**Pakistan and South Africa Emphasize Defence Collaboration**
Islamabad – Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, and South Africa’s Acting Secretary of Defence, Dr. Gamede, met with a delegation to discuss bolstering defence ties and cooperative efforts, as reported by ARY News.
The dialogue centered on enhancing bilateral defence collaboration and exploring new opportunities within defence-related sectors.
Dr. Gamede expressed South Africa’s keen interest in expanding mutual defence cooperation, emphasizing the significant potential for collaboration in defence industries.
Both parties acknowledged existing collaborative efforts and explored avenues to further strengthen and broaden defence collaboration.
Khawaja Asif reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to deepening defence cooperation with South Africa, highlighting the crucial role of such relationships in fostering peace, security, and stability.
Asif stressed the significance of reinforcing partnerships in cutting-edge domains, including cybersecurity, space exploration, artificial intelligence, and research and development.
He further underscored the importance of promoting advancements through technology transfer and capacity building within the defence industry, aiming to boost collaborative efforts and innovation between the two nations.
The meeting concluded with both sides committing to explore cooperation in training programs, technology exchange, and defence manufacturing, reflecting a shared commitment to cultivating stronger defence ties.