RIYADH: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received in his office today Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir., the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
During the meeting, Saudi-Pakistani relations and opportunities to develop them came under discussion. Both sides also discussed issues of common interest.
Saudi Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud and other officials also attended the meeting.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s military media wing in a statement said that Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), who is currently on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has met with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, who extended a warm welcome to General Asim Munir upon his arrival at the Royal Palace.
“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’s media wing ISPR stated in a media release.
ISPR stated that the COAS expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince for his steadfast support for Pakistan and acknowledged his significant role in fostering peace and stability across the region.
The COAS also separately met with Prince Khalid Bin Salman, Defence Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Both sides vowed to further strengthen cooperation in the domain of defence and security, ISPR stated.
“Meetings were also held with 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 Lieutenant General Fahad bin Saud Al-Johani, Chief of Royal Saudi Land Forces,” the statement said.
Met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir. During the meeting, we reviewed the historic relations between our brotherly countries and explored ways to further strengthen our strategic defense cooperation. We also discussed several topics of mutual interest. pic.twitter.com/QIVLXoROr0
— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) November 6, 2024
