Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday called on H.E Ilham Aliyev, President of Republic of Azerbaijan during his visit to Azerbaijan, Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement.

COAS Munir is on an official visit aimed at enhancing military-to-military cooperation and defence collaboration between the two brotherly countries,

During the visit, the army chief also called on defence minister, 1st deputy minister, Chief of General Staff and Commander of Azerbaijan Air Force.

During the meetings, COAS emphasised enhancing cooperation in the fields of defence and training. He appreciated the high morale and remarkable standard of operational readiness of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.

The political and military leadership of Azerbaijan acknowledged the continued support of Pakistan and vowed to enhance mutual cooperation between the two states and their armed forces to a new level.

During visit to the General Staff Headquarters, COAS Munir was warmly welcomed and presented with the Guard of Honour. He also laid a floral wreath at the Alley of Martyrs at Baku.