'Pak-German defence ties to be expanded'

ISLAMABAD (APP)-Pakistan and Germany on Thursday expressed the desire to further develop and deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields particularly in the area of defence.

This was discussed at a meeting held in Ministry of Defence Rawalpindi Minister for Defence Ch Ahmed Mukhtar and the visiting German Defence Minster Dr. Franz Josef Jung, who called on the Minister.

The meeting emphasized the need for closer collaboration in the field of defence. The German side indicated that it would assist Pakistan in meeting its defence requirements.