Uzbek President visits GIDS to deepen collaboration in defence, tech and industrial sectors

• CDF and COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir ‘warmly receives President Mirziyoyev, his delegation during visit to the facility: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, along with senior ministers, also visited the Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS) as part of his official visit to Pakistan.

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir “warmly received the president and the delegation and conducted them during the visit to the facility”, a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

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Rawalpindi, 05 February, 2026:

His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, along with senior ministers paid an official visit to Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) as part of his visit to Pakistan. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir,… pic.twitter.com/fcLIF8NIOi

— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) February 5, 2026

During the visit, the President was briefed on the diverse portfolio of GIDS encompassing advanced defence solutions, industrial capabilities, and technological innovations. The delegation toured key facilities and witnessed various defence products, reflecting Pakistan’s growing expertise in indigenous defence production and industrial development, according to the military’s media wing.

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Rawalpindi, 05 February, 2026:

His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, along with senior ministers paid an official visit to Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) as part of his visit to Pakistan. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir,… pic.twitter.com/L7ifSVSYVc

— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) February 5, 2026

The visit underscored the shared commitment of Pakistan and Uzbekistan to deepen collaboration in defence, technology, and industrial sectors. Both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing partnerships, knowledge exchange and joint ventures.

The visit marked a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties and exploring multifarious avenues of cooperation between Pakistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.

“The visit underscored the shared commitment of Pakistan and Uzbekistan to deepen collaboration in defence, technology, and industrial sectors. Both sides emphasised the importance of enhancing partnerships, knowledge exchange and joint ventures,” the ISPR said.

“The visit marked a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties and exploring multifarious avenues of cooperation between Pakistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan,” it added.