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Italy To Enhance Defence Cooperation With Pakistan
Updated on 2004-07-13 09:25:28
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: July 13 (PNS) - The Joint Committee of Pakistan and Italy on Defence collaboration held its third meeting in Rawalpindi on Monday.
The Pakistani side was led by Air Marshal (R) Zahid Anis, Secretary Defence Production Division, while the Italian side was represented by General Gianni Botondi, the Secretary General of Defence and National Armaments Directorate.
The Committee reviewed the progress of ongoing defence production projects between both the countries and discussed future areas of cooperation.
Secretary Defence Production Division gave a detailed perspective of various projects between Pakistan and Italy, highlighting specific areas of defence requirements of Armed Forces of Pakistan. He told the delegation that it was essential to further enhance cooperation and interaction between the two countries.
He asked General Gianni Botondi to encourage Italian defence industry to come forward and offer their hi-tech equipment to the Armed Forces of Pakistan. The Secretary informed the visiting delegation that it would be very helpful if the Italian Government considers to be more liberal in granting export defence equipment to Pakistan without any hindrance.
General Gianni Botondi apprised the Pakistani side about the production capability of Italy and the modern equipment held by their Armed Forces. He emphasized that cooperation between Pakistan and Italy was very useful for both sides. He stated that cooperation between the two countries was also progressing in other fields as well. He thanked the Government of Pakistan for extending warm welcome and hospitality to home and members of his delegation.
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Italy To Enhance Defence Cooperation With Pakistan
Updated on 2004-07-13 09:25:28
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: July 13 (PNS) - The Joint Committee of Pakistan and Italy on Defence collaboration held its third meeting in Rawalpindi on Monday.
The Pakistani side was led by Air Marshal (R) Zahid Anis, Secretary Defence Production Division, while the Italian side was represented by General Gianni Botondi, the Secretary General of Defence and National Armaments Directorate.
The Committee reviewed the progress of ongoing defence production projects between both the countries and discussed future areas of cooperation.
Secretary Defence Production Division gave a detailed perspective of various projects between Pakistan and Italy, highlighting specific areas of defence requirements of Armed Forces of Pakistan. He told the delegation that it was essential to further enhance cooperation and interaction between the two countries.
He asked General Gianni Botondi to encourage Italian defence industry to come forward and offer their hi-tech equipment to the Armed Forces of Pakistan. The Secretary informed the visiting delegation that it would be very helpful if the Italian Government considers to be more liberal in granting export defence equipment to Pakistan without any hindrance.
General Gianni Botondi apprised the Pakistani side about the production capability of Italy and the modern equipment held by their Armed Forces. He emphasized that cooperation between Pakistan and Italy was very useful for both sides. He stated that cooperation between the two countries was also progressing in other fields as well. He thanked the Government of Pakistan for extending warm welcome and hospitality to home and members of his delegation.
todays www.paknews.com