06-23-2009, 07:23 AM
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MOSCOW: Chief of Army Staff General (COAS), Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, who is on an official visit to Russia, met General Vladimir Boldyrev, Commander-in-Chief Russian ground forces.
During meeting the matters of professional interest with particular reference to enhancing ties between armies of the two countries, were discussed.
COAS also called on Mr Victor Zavarzin, Chairman of Defence and Security Committee of State Duma and discussed with him the matters pertaining to regional security and common interest. Mr Victor Zavarzin, Chairman of Defence and Security Committee expressed the Russian desire to further enhance strategic relationship with Pakistan.
Later, COAS also met deputy foreign minister of Russia. Both sides expressed the desire to seize new opportunities arising out of the current challenges confronting the region and the world. There was a keen desire on both sides to tangibly move forward to establish a strong and robust partnership between each other.
The Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani also visited the tomb of unknown soldiers and laid a floral wreath.
COAS also attended an official Dinner hosted in his honour by General Vladimir Bolyrev, Commander in Chief Russian ground forces.
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