Pakistan hosted the inaugural Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference in Islamabad on 26 July, bringing together senior military leaders from the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, according to the Pakistani military’s media wing ISPR. Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir formally welcomed the delegations and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering regional peace and stability. Discussions covered evolving security dynamics in Central and South Asia, joint training initiatives, counter-terrorism cooperation and coordinated humanitarian responses to emergencies. Participants issued a collective statement underscoring the need to address trans-border threats, cyber risks and violent extremism through sustained military diplomacy and information-sharing. ISPR described the meeting as a step toward deeper defence collaboration and a more secure, cooperative regional environment.