The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to strengthen military cooperation on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, during a meeting in Pakistan as international peace talks over the ongoing West Asia war continue. Lebanese army chief Rodolphe Haykal met his Pakistani counterpart, General Asim Munir, in talks linked to wider diplomatic efforts to halt the months‑long conflict.
Pakistan has been acting as a mediator between the United States and Iran in hopes of ending the fighting, and Tehran has insisted that any settlement must address Lebanon’s situation, where Israel has been engaged against Iran‑backed Hezbollah. A Lebanon‑based source told AFP that Haykal’s visit was connected to those broader peace negotiations.
A statement from the Pakistani military’s media wing, released on Tuesday (June 9, 2026), said the two commanders discussed “matters of mutual interest, (the) evolving regional security environment, defence cooperation and prospects for enhancing bilateral military relations.” The meeting signals an effort to deepen defence ties as regional security dynamics shift amid ongoing diplomacy.
While details of concrete arrangements from the talks were not disclosed, the exchange underlines Pakistan’s diplomatic role and highlights Lebanon’s importance to any comprehensive regional agreement to end the conflict. — AFP
Original Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/west-asia-conflict-iran-us-israel-war-strait-of-hormuz-live-updates-june-9-2026/article71079114.ece
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Publish Date: 2026-06-10 03:16:00
