--- title: "Pakistan and France discuss strengthening defence and security cooperation" description: "Most outlets led with the reaffirmation of Pakistan and France's commitment to deepen defence and security cooperation, citing discussions between Field Marshal Asim Munir and French Secretary General for Defence and National Security Nicolas Roche. A few, such as BOL News, briefly mentioned Pakistan’s simultaneous military exercises with Russia and Oman in passing, while others like The Express Tribune and Daily Times highlighted the emphasis on counterterrorism and regional security. The framing was largely consistent, with variations in the prominence given to the French delegation’s members and the specific areas of cooperation mentioned." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10001-french-defence-secretary-general-meets-field-marshal-asim site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan and France discuss strengthening defence and security cooperation pakistan · updated 23 Sep 2026, 6:20 AM PKT · 22–23 Sep 2026 · 19 articles from 14 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 14 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the reaffirmation of Pakistan and France's commitment to deepen defence and security cooperation, citing discussions between Field Marshal Asim Munir and French Secretary General for Defence and National Security Nicolas Roche. A few, such as BOL News, briefly mentioned Pakistan’s simultaneous military exercises with Russia and Oman in passing, while others like The Express Tribune and Daily Times highlighted the emphasis on counterterrorism and regional security. The framing was largely consistent, with variations in the prominence given to the French delegation’s members and the specific areas of cooperation mentioned. ## Same story from 14 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Business Recorder** — [French SGDSN, ambassador meet CDF](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440803/french-sgdsn-ambassador-meet-cdf) · 23 Sep 2026, 6:20 AM PKT > RAWALPINDI: Secretary General for Defence and National Security (SGDSN) of France, Nicolas Roche accompanied by Ambassador of France to Pakistan Jean-Noël Poirier called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ here on Tuesday at General Headquarters (GHQ). During the meeting matters of mutual interest, including regional security... - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan and France to boost counterterror cooperation](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557002/pakistan-and-france-to-boost-counterterror-cooperation/) · 23 Sep 2026, 3:42 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and France on Tuesday held the 8th Round of their Joint Security Commission here, reaffirming commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation on security and defence matters. The Pakistani delegation was led by Federal Secretary for Defence Lt Gen (R) Muhammad Ali, while Secretary General for Defence and National Security (SGDSN) Nicolas Roche headed the French […] - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Secretary General for Defence and National Security (SGDSN) of France, Nicolas Roche, accompanied by Ambassador of France to Pakistan, Jean-Noël Poirier, call on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ)](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/secretary-general-for-defence-and-national-security-sgdsn-of-france-nicolas-roche-accompanied-by-ambassador-of-france-to-pakistan-jean-noel-poirier-call-on-field-marshal-syed-asim-munir-ni-m/) · 22 Sep 2026, 11:58 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing - **BOL News** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir discusses defence ties with France](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/field-marshal-asim-munir-discusses-defence-ties-with-france) · 22 Sep 2026, 10:23 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Asim Munir discusses defence ties with France as Pakistan begins joint military exercises with Russia and Oman, focusing on security cooperation and counterterrorism training. - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan, France discuss expanding defence cooperation](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/22/pakistan-france-discuss-expanding-defence-cooperation) · 22 Sep 2026, 8:25 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan, France reaffirm commitment to deepen defence ties](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473507/pakistan-france-reaffirm-commitment-to-deepen-defence-ties) · 22 Sep 2026, 7:21 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > France’s Secretary General for Defence and National Security, Nicolas Roche, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. French Ambassador to Pakistan Jean-Noël Poirier accompanied Roche during the visit. The two sides discussed regional security and bilateral cooperation in defence and security. Field Marshal ... - **The Nation** — [French Secretary General for Defence, Ambassador call on Field Marshal Asim Munir](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Sep-2026/french-secretary-general-defence-ambassador-call-field-marshal-asim-munir) · 22 Sep 2026, 7:18 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Secretary General for Defence and National Security (SGDSN) of France, Nicolas Roche, accompanied by the Ambassador of France to Pakistan, Jean-Noël Poirier, called on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, here on Tuesday at General Headquarters (GHQ). - **Dawn** — [CDF reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to bolster defence, security cooperation with France](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031867/cdf-reaffirms-pakistans-commitment-to-bolster-defence-security-cooperation-with-france) · 22 Sep 2026, 7:08 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to boosting defence ties with France, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The development came as a top French defence official, accompanied by France’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jean-Noël Poirier, called on CDF Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalp... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Boost for Pakistan-France Defence Ties as Field Marshal meets French National Security Chief](https://pakobserver.net/boost-for-pakistan-france-defence-ties-as-field-marshal-meets-french-national-security-chief/) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:42 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI – Pakistan and France have signalled a renewed push to deepen defence and security cooperation as a senior French… - **Minute Mirror** — [Asim Munir, French defence chief discuss security ...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/asim-munir-french-defence-chief-discuss-security-ties-633892/) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:38 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > French Secretary General for Defence and National Security Nicolas Roche met Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence - **Abb Takk News** — [French defence secretary general meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ](https://abbtakk.tv/french-defence-secretary-general-meets-field-marshal-asim-munir-at-ghq/) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:36 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI: France’s Secretary General for Defence and National Security Nicolas Roche met Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Tuesday. French Ambassador to Pakistan Jean-Noël Poirier also attended the meeting. According to an official statement, the discussions covered... - **24 News HD** — [French defence official meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ](https://www.24newshd.tv/22-Sep-2026/french-defence-official-meets-field-marshal-asim-munir-ghq) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:22 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > France's Secretary General for Defence and National Security Nicolas Roche called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir, French defence official discuss regional security](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/22-Sep-2026/field-marshal-asim-munir-french-defence-official-discuss-regional-security) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:13 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI – France’s Secretary General for Defence and National Security (SGDSN) Nicolas Roche, accompanied by French Ambassador to Pakistan Jean-Noël Poirier, called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the ISPR, […] - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan and France reaffirm commitment to strengthen defence ties, counterterrorism cooperation](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630820/pakistan-and-france-reaffirm-commitment-to-strengthen-defence-ties-counterterrorism-cooperation) · 22 Sep 2026, 3:58 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Munir meets French official Nicolas Roche, discusses regional security and bilateral defence cooperation ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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