COAS discusses security with Saudi crown prince

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir undertook an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in a bid to bolster diplomatic ties and discuss mutual regional issues, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday.

During his visit, Gen Munir met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and discussed a wide range of topics including matters of mutual interest, regional peace and security, bilateral defence and security cooperation.

The army chief also met Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chief of General Staff (CGS) Saudi Armed Forces General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Assistant Minister of Defence, Engineer Talal Abdullah Al Otaibi, alongside other senior military officials.

The crown prince emphasized the historic and brotherly relations shared by the kingdom and Pakistan, added the military's media wing.

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Highlighting the enduring bond between the two nations, the crown prince underscored the unwavering support both countries have extended to each other over the years.

The ISPR added that the crown prince expressed a keen interest in further fortifying the bilateral ties between the two nations. He assured General Munir of KSA's steadfast commitment to standing by Pakistan in the future as well.

The COAS expressed gratitude to the KSA leadership for support.