The Chief of the General Staff of the Army, Major General Sashko Lafchiski, is currently on an official visit to the Armed Forces (AF) of the Republic of Türkiye. Today, in Ankara, he met with his host, the Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, General Metin Gürak, and the Minister of Defense, Yaşar Güler.
The visit, held at the invitation of General Gürak, aims to enhance cooperation between the two allied and friendly countries in the field of defense and security.
During the official meeting between Major General Lafchiski and General Gürak, the discussion focused on the current bilateral military cooperation, opportunities for future joint training and exercises with units of the Turkish Armed Forces, in order to strengthen operational interoperability. They also discussed experience and tactic sharing, as well as preparations for participation in multinational operations.
In the meeting with Minister Güler, gratitude was expressed for Türkiye’s ongoing support as a strategic partner, particularly for its significant contributions to the process of equipping and modernizing the Army.
On this occasion, General Lafchiski also thanked the Republic of Türkiye for its selfless assistance in promptly offering its specialized facilities for individuals in need of urgent, high-quality medical treatment following the fire incident in Kochani.
As part of the visit, General Lafchiski laid a wreath at the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. The Army delegation also visited the Special Forces Command in Golbasi, as well as segments of the Turkish defense industry.
This official visit, conducted in the spirit of alliance, friendship, and strategic partnership between the two countries, contributes to the continued strengthening of defense cooperation in the interest of regional and international stability.
