CDF Asim Munir says UAE's security integral to Pakistan’s own stability: ISPR

COAS meets deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi and national security advisor of the UAE

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday affirmed that the security and stability of the United Arab Emirates are an integral part of Pakistan’s own security, citing deep-rooted historical ties and a strong strategic partnership between the two brotherly countries, the military's media wing said.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief made these remarks during a meeting with His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor of the UAE.

The ISPR said both sides discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors, with a particular focus on economic collaboration, investment, and security. Regional developments were also reviewed, and the importance of continued coordination to promote peace and stability was emphasised.

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Field Marshal Asim Munir expressed “sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Government of the United Arab Emirates for its longstanding investments and continued support to Pakistan’s economy and security over the decades,” noting that such support reflects the depth of bilateral relations, the statement said.

He reiterated Pakistan’s firm commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership with the UAE in all fields, in a manner that serves the mutual interests of both nations and contributes to regional peace, stability, and prosperity, it added.

Earlier, CDF Munir discussed joint efforts with the Saudi defence minister to promote global peace and security. In a post on X today, Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman said he met Field Marshal Munir to reaffirm "our strong relations and strategic defence partnership".

Met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to reaffirm our strong relations and strategic defense partnership. We discussed our joint efforts to promote global peace and security in a manner that serves our shared interests. pic.twitter.com/3oCFI2t6RR

— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) February 12, 2026

He added: "We discussed our joint efforts to promote global peace and security in a manner that serves our shared interests".

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a longstanding strategic and defence cooperation. Last year in September, both signed a landmark "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement", declaring that "any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both".

The defence pact reflected the shared commitment of both nations to enhance their security and to achieve security and peace in the region and the world, aimed to develop aspects of defence cooperation between the two countries and strengthen joint deterrence against any aggression

The pact was signed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Riyadh at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.