Pakistan’s and Lebanon’s armed forces chiefs meet in Pakistan as broader mediation efforts over the Middle East conflict continue. The Pakistani military chief Asim Munir and Lebanon’s army chief Rodolphe Haykal discuss boosting cooperation and strengthening bilateral military relations. Reports say their talks also cover the evolving regional security environment and matters of mutual interest.
The meeting takes place against a backdrop of continued negotiations involving the United States and Iran, with Pakistan playing a mediating role. Sources describe months of fighting in the region, including Israel’s war against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran’s position in the mediation is reported to require that any potential agreement include Lebanon.
Haykal’s travel to meet Munir follows his departure from Lebanon on Saturday, and a Lebanon-based account links the visit to the wider peace talks. Both outlets describe the engagement in broadly similar terms, focusing on cooperation between the two militaries and the link to regional mediation efforts rather than providing new details on any specific negotiation terms.
