S Arabia hails Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation

Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and appreciated Pakistan’s role in the Afghan situation, the ISPR said in a statement on Sunday.

Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security, the current situation in Afghanistan and bilateral defence relations.

The COAS thanked KSA leadership for convening the 17th Extraordinary Session of OIC CFM in Islamabad and noted that the conference was extremely important to channelise international efforts and save Afghanistan from looming security and humanitarian crises.

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General Bajwa reiterated that Pakistan valued its historical and brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia and acknowledged the Kingdom’s unique place in the Islamic world.

He also emphasized that peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute was essential for stability in South Asia and stressed that Pakistan wanted cordial ties with all its neighbours in pursuit of regional peace and prosperity.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation, special efforts for border management, role in regional stability and pledged to play part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with the country at all levels.