Pakistan Army Chief meets Saudi Armed Forces’s chief in Riyadh
Pakistan and Saudi military chiefs discussed defense and security and military-to-military cooperation during the recent visit of Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
The two chiefs also discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including the Afghan peace process.
Pakistan Chief of Army Staff discusses defense collaboration during detailed discussion with Saudi Armed Forces Chief of General Staff (CGS) General Fayiadh Bin Hamed Al Rowaily in Riyadh on May 5, according to ISPR.
Gen Bajwa emphasized the need to further enhance military-to-military cooperation between the two armed forces, saying that “Pakistan-KSA cooperation will have a positive impact on peace and security in the region.”
During the meeting, the Saudi general assured Pakistan of full support and cooperation in all initiatives aimed at improving regional cooperation, peace and stability.
Pakistan Army Chief meets Saudi Crown Prince
Pakistan Army Chief also met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud in Jeddah on May 7. The two discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan Peace Process, bilateral defense, security, collaboration for regional peace and connectivity.
COAS said that Pakistan is resolute in its commitment to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of KSA and defense of the Two Holy Mosques. The Saudi Crown Prince acknowledged Pakistan’s role towards regional peace and stability and said that “the relations between KSA & Pakistan are based on bonds of brotherhood and mutual trust and both nations will continue to play their part for peace, stability and betterment of Muslim Ummah.”
Saudi Vice Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said in a tweet that he discussed “defense relations and affirm our two countries’ goal to preserve regional peace and stability” with Pakistan’s Army Chief.
Pakistan army chief is currently on a four-day visit to the Kingdom. The visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit scheduled to the Kingdom from May 7-9.