Pak, Ukraine ink defence accords

KYIV—Pakistan and Ukraine have signed two agreements and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance defense cooperation between the two countries.
According to the agreements and MoU between the two sides were inked after meetings of Minister for Defense Rao Sukandar Iqbal with the Ukrainian leadership.
Minister for Defense Rao Sikandar Iqbal, who is currently on official trip to Ukraine, accompanied by the Parliamentary Sectary for Defense, Major Tanvir Hussain Syed (retd) and other senior officials from the Ministry of Defense, held important meetings with the President, the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister and the defense Minister of Ukraine
The first ever the high-level visit from Pakistan carried significance for both side. The two sides held in-depth discussions in a congenial and cordial atmosphere covering wide range of Pak-Ukraine bilateral relations including the defense and security related matters.
Both sides agreed to further enhance their bilateral cooperation and exchanged ideas for mutually beneficial scientific collaboration in various spheres.
Besides, Ukrainian leadership was also explained Pakistan’s position on various regional and international issues particularly the initiatives taken by the President General Pervez Musharraf, from time-to-time, to bring peace and harmony in the region. The Ukrainian side was also briefed on situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s leading role in ongoing war against terrorism and prevention of drug-trafficking.
The leadership of Ukraine expressed appreciation for the President General Pervez Musharraf’s efforts in the war against terror and assured full cooperation.—Agencies