Asif proposes plan to deepen ties with KSA

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has proposed an all-encompassing strategic cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to deepen bilateral defence ties.

Asif met Assistant Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia Engr Talat Abdullah Alotaibi here on Wednesday. He expressed good wishes for the health of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz.

“Building on a solid legacy, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are progressing towards a comprehensive defence relationship for the 21st Century,” Asif said while welcoming the visiting Saudi minister and his delegation.

The Saudi minister stated that the Saudi kingdom wanted to enhance defence-related collaborations with Pakistan, particularly in the field of defence production. Defence Secretary Lt Gen (R) Hamooduz Zaman Khan was also present during the meeting.