Following the announcement of Asim Munir’s appointment as the country’s first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and continuation as Chief of Army Staff (COAS), numerous foreign capitals have sent messages of congratulations—reflecting Islamabad’s growing diplomatic and strategic standing.

Diplomatic sources say that several Gulf states were among the first to reach out, commending Munir’s military leadership and noting his strong understanding of regional security dynamics.

Officials say this wave of congratulatory messages signals international support and confidence in Pakistan’s restructured defence leadership, following the recent constitutional and military-command reforms that replaced the CJCSC (Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee) post with the CDF role. Experts interpret the diplomatic outreach as a positive sign for Pakistan’s foreign relations and its alignment with regional security.