Pakistan army chief, Saudi ambassador discuss defense ties and regional security
Saudi ambassador meets Asim Munir at GHQ Rawalpindi as both sides express satisfaction with the Makkah defence agreement and urge deeper defence ties
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The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest and regional security developments.
ISPR
Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy met Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Monday.
They discussed bilateral defense cooperation and regional security, the military said.
What did the Saudi ambassador and Asim Munir discuss?
According to a statement from Pakistan’s military media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest and regional security developments.
They expressed satisfaction with progress under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. They also underscored the need to deepen defense cooperation, strengthen institutional ties and enhance strategic coordination between the two countries.
What are the ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia?
Munir congratulated Albugamy on his appointment and expressed confidence that his tenure would help further strengthen the longstanding relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
The ISPR said the two countries’ partnership was rooted in shared faith, mutual trust and strategic cooperation.
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