RAWALPINDI, SEPT 20 (DNA) – Senator Roberta Pinotti, Minister for Defence of Italy, called on General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters on Tuesday.

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During the meeting matters of mutual interest including defencecollaboration and regional security came under discussion.

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The visiting dignitary lauded successes and achievements of operation Zarb-e-Azb and acknowledged the resolve and sacrifices of Pakistani Nation and Armed Forces in fight against terrorism.

Earlier today General Salih Zeki Colak, Commander of the Turkish Land Forces visited General Headquarters and called on General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff.

During the meetings, wide range of issues of mutual interest including defence, security cooperation, training   and measures contributing towards regional stability came under discussion. =DNA
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