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WORLD / Africa
Zimbabwe signs defense pact with Pakistan
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-08-23 04:52
HARARE -- Zimbabwe's Ministry of Defense signed an agreement with
Pakistan on Wednesday that will see the Asian country seconding its armed
forces to Zimbabwe, local media reported.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the permanent secretary for Defense
Trust Maphosa said the agreement reinforces relations that exist between
the two countries in the field of defense particularly in the air force.
"This agreement shall actively promote defense cooperation between the
defense forces of our two countries, in accordance with international law
and the respective national laws of our two countries," Maposa was quoted
by New Ziana as saying.
Pakistani Ambassador to Zimbabwe Riffat Iqbal said the agreement marked a
milestone in cooperation between Zimbabwe and Pakistan.
"This event marks our desire to continue the relationship we have with
Zimbabwe. We are hoping that we shall also explore other areas of mutual
benefit to both our countries," he said.
Under the agreement, Pakistan's forces would offer training, guidance and
defense advice to Zimbabwe's armed forces.
The agreement is for two years but has provisions for extension.
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