Pakistan Army reaffirms support for capacity building of Saudi land forces

RSLF Commander Lt Gen Fahad bin Abdullah Mohammad al Motair calls on Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Bajwa reaffirmed Pakistan's support for the capacity building and training of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) in a meeting with its commander on Monday.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief met RSLF Commander Lt Gen Fahad Bin Abdullah Mohammad al Motair at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.

"Matters of mutual and professional interests including regional security situation were discussed during the meeting," the military's media wing said.

Army pledges support for capacity building of Saudi land forces

The RSLF commander lauded Pakistan Army's efforts towards regional stability and professionalism.

The visiting dignitary laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada and was given the guard of honour.

Pakistan has lent its support to training and capacity building of the kingdom's land forces in the past as well.

Earlier this month, Gen Qamar had affirmed Pakistan’s support in a meeting with Major General Talal Abdullah al Otaibi, military adviser to Saudi Arabia's defence minister.