Army chief on official visit to Saudi Arabia: ISPR – HUM News

Army chief on official visit to Saudi Arabia: ISPR – HUM News


RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir is currently on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) revealed on Wednesday.

In a press release, the ISPR stated that the army chief met with the Saudi Crown Prince, Muhammad bin Salman, who “extended a warm welcome […] upon his arrival at the Royal Palace”.

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The two leaders discussed challenges facing both countries, from peace to security cooperation. “The two dignitaries engaged in a comprehensive discussion on a range of issues of mutual interest, including regional peace, defence and security cooperation, and strategies for enhancing bilateral relations”.

The army chief thanked the Saudi crown prince for his continued support for Pakistan. “COAS expressed his gratitude to His Royal Highness for his steadfast support for Pakistan and acknowledged his significant role in fostering peace and stability across the region”.

Asim Munir also held a meeting with the defense minister of Saudi Arabia, with promise of continued collaboration. “COAS also separately met with Prince Khalid Bin Salman, Defence Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dignitaries vowed to further strengthen cooperation in the domain of defence and security”.

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The ISPR ended the press release with detailing other dignitaries the army chief held discussions with/

“Meetings were also held with H.E Engineer Talal Abdullah Al-Otaibi, Assistant Minister of Defence; Air Chief Marshal Fayyadh Bin Hamed Bin Raqeeb’ Al Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of Royal Saudi Armed Forces and H.E Lieutenant General Fahad bin Saud Al-Johani, Chief of Royal Saudi Land Forces”.”.



Courtesy By HUM News

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