By IANS
Harare : Zimbabwe’s defence ministry has signed an agreement with Pakistan that will see the Asian country providing training to the country’s armed forces, media reports said.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the permanent secretary for Defence Trust Maphosa said Wednesday the agreement reinforces relations that exist between the two countries in the field of defence particularly in the air force.
“This agreement shall actively promote defence cooperation between the forces of two countries, in accordance with international law and the respective national laws of our two countries,” Maposa was quoted by New Ziana as saying.
Pakistani Ambassador to Zimbabwe Riffat Iqbal said the agreement marked a milestone in cooperation between Zimbabwe and Pakistan.
“This event marks our desire to continue the relationship we have with Zimbabwe. We are hoping that we shall also explore other areas of mutual benefit to both our countries,” he said.
Under the agreement, Pakistan’s forces would offer training, guidance and defence advice to Zimbabwe’s armed forces.
The agreement is for two years but has provisions for extension.