By NNN-APP
Sanaa (Yemen) : Lauding Pakistan’s progress in defence production, Yemen has day expressed keen interest in promoting defence cooperation between the two countries.
The interest was shown by Yemeni’s defence minister General Muhammad Nasir Ahmed during his call on with Pakistan’s Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro at Republican Palace.
Interaction at highest level always helped in improving relations and strengthen bonds between the two countries, the Prime Minister said.
Reciprocating the warm sentiments of General Nasir, the Prime Minister added that contacts between the armed forces of the two countries should continue to develop better understanding and boost cooperation.
Besides training of the Yemeni officers in Pak academies, which is already taking place, there is more potential and scope for cooperation in other technical fields as well.
Yemeni Defence Minister was also extended an invitation to visit Pakistan and see for himself the sector of defence production.
General Muhammad Nasir said that Yemen needed Pak help and support in the improvement of its medical corps and military hospitals.
He said “we are proud of the progress made by Pakistan in defence production. We are happy and satisfied with the military training to Yemeni officers in Pakistan.”
“The bonds between the two countries are strong and will be stronger with the passage of time,” the Yemeni minister said.
Yemeni people love Pakistani people because of their common history, culture and civilization.
Both the sides wished peace and prosperity of Muslim Ummah.
Pakistani Secretary Defence Production Lt Gen (rtd) Shahid Siddiq Tirmizey was also present during the call on.