CJCSC discusses defence ties with Saudi military chief

RAWALPINDI:

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of Saudi Armed Forces and discussed evolving global and regional environment and avenues for enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, the military said on Sunday.

General Mirza is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. During the meeting, it added, both sides reaffirmed their resolve to further deepen the strong brotherly ties and enduring defence partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

"In recognition of his significant contributions in deepening Pakistan-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia relationship in particular the military to military ties, the CJCSC was conferred with the 'King Abdulaziz Medal of Honour of the Excellent Class'," the statement added.