Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), visited the Republic of Türkiye on September 13, 2023. The visit is part of the high-level mutual visits by both brotherly countries aimed at enhancing their historic diplomatic and military ties. During the visit, COAS called on H. E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, as well as the Foreign and Defense Ministers, the Commander of the Turkish General Staff, and the Commanders of the Turkish Land and Air forces.

During the meetings, COAS emphasized the importance of enhancing defense collaboration and training cooperation. He also appreciated the Turkish military's efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the region, as well as the high standards of operational readiness of the Turkish Armed Forces. Turkish leaders acknowledged the efforts made by Pakistan Army Engineers who collaborated with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Teams during the unfortunate earthquake that hit Türkiye in February of this year.
COAS also visited the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Ankara to pay homage to the great leader and laid a floral wreath in his honor.
He later visited the Turkish Land Forces Headquarters, where upon his arrival, he received a warm welcome and was presented with a Guard of Honor. COAS was also honored with the Legion of Merit by the Minister of Defense and the Commander of Turkish Land Forces in recognition of his services in promoting defense relations between the two countries. During the ceremony, COAS emphasized, "Pakistan and Türkiye have strong brotherly relations that have consistently endured the test of time. The Pakistan Army is always ready to provide full support to the Turkish Land Forces in various domains. Pakistan has consistently stood with its Turkish brothers in times of adversity and moments of triumph, and we will continue to strengthen the fraternal ties between our two nations."