Pakistan’s army chief arrives in UK to attend military forum, hold talks with senior leadership

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has reached the United Kingdom to attend a platform for military-to-military dialogue between the two countries and hold talks with the British civil and military leadership, an official statement announced on Wednesday.
The 7th Regional Stabilization Conference is an annual event held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK. It facilitates bilateral collaboration and understanding by bringing together civil and military policymakers, as well as think tank members from both countries, according to the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The 2025 conference is significant due to the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, offering an invaluable opportunity to exchange perspectives and explore pathways for enhanced bilateral cooperation, it added.
“Chief of Army Staff General Munir is on an official visit to the United Kingdom to participate in the 7th Regional Stabilization Conference at the esteemed Royal Military Academy Sandhurst where he will deliver the keynote address on ‘The Emerging World Order and Pakistan’s Future Outlook,’” the ISPR said.
“On the inaugural day of his visit, General Munir was accorded a warm and dignified welcome including a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the historic Royal Horse Guards Parade Ground presented by an impeccably turned-out contingent.”
The ISPR added the Pakistani army chief would meet UK Chief of Defense Staff Admiral Toney Radikon, British Army Chief of General Staff General Sir Roland Walker and UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Nicholas Powell to discuss matters of mutual interest.
He will also engage in discussions with UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to address shared challenges apart from underscoring the importance of fostering deeper collaboration between both countries.
The ISPR said General Munir will visit prominent British Army units including the Land Warfare Center and the 1st Strike Brigade where he will be briefed about the “modernization initiatives and operational strategies.”
“The visit highlights the enduring partnership between the two nations, reaffirming their shared commitment to regional stability and global peace,” the statement said.
Pakistan and the UK have witnessed high-level visits between their military leaders, in an effort to strengthen defense ties and collaboration.
Last August, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met with top British military officials to discuss bilateral defense and security cooperation.
The two countries share a long-standing relationship built on strong diplomatic, economic and security ties. Over the years, both militaries have maintained robust cooperation, particularly in the fields of counterterrorism and professional training.
Their existing defense partnership includes Pakistani officers undergoing training at Sandhurst and the Royal College of Defense Studies.