Munich, February 15, 2026: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Syed Asim Munir on Saturday held talks with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on regional and global security as well as counterterrorism cooperation, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting focused on issues of mutual interest, including evolving regional security dynamics and cooperation in counterterrorism efforts.
Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Germany from February 12 to 14 to participate in engagements held alongside the annual security forum. During his visit, he also held a series of interactions with senior German officials and military leaders from several countries.
As part of his engagements with German authorities, the COAS called on Alexander Dobrindt, Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany; Günter Sautter, Foreign and Security Policy Adviser to the German Federal Chancellor; and Carsten Breuer, Chief of Defence of the German Federal Armed Forces. These meetings focused on contemporary security challenges, bilateral defence cooperation, and the importance of promoting global peace and stability through bilateral and multilateral dialogue, the ISPR said.
The army chief also held a productive engagement with Renato Rodrigues de Aguiar Freire, Chief of the Joint Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces, during which bilateral military cooperation was discussed.
In addition, Rodolph Haykal, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, called on the COAS. The two sides exchanged views on the regional and global security environment and explored ways to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration.
The ISPR said the meetings reflected Pakistan’s active engagement in international security dialogue and its commitment to promoting peace and stability through cooperation with key global and regional partners.
