Any threat to Pakistan is unacceptable, Saudi King tells Gen Raheel

On official visit to KSA, army chief reiterates Pakistan's commitment to protection of Haramain Sharifain


Web Desk November 04, 2015
Army chief General Raheel Sharif meets Saudi King Salman in KSA on November 4, 2015. PHOTO: ISPR

Saudi King Prince Salman assured Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday that any threat to Pakistan’s integrity would be unacceptable.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Raheel, who is on a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), met with King Salman, the crown prince, as well as the Saudi defence minister on Wednesday.







The Saudi rulers said they held Pakistan and the Pakistan Army in high esteem, and the KSA supports peace and stability in the country. They also appreciated the achievements of Pakistan Army in its offensive against militants in Fata, operation Zarb-e-Azb.

“The COAS appreciated the growing counter-terrosim cooperation, intelligence sharing, limiting [the] space of terrorists and extremists in all domains, including choking [the] flow of funding,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, General Raheel reiterated Pakistan's commitment to the safety and protection of Haramain Sharifain, and the territorial integrity of the Saudi Kingdom.





Along with discussing matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence and security cooperation between the two countries, the dignitaries acknowledged Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were significant players in regional stability with important responsibility towards the Muslim Ummah.





“Pakistan and KSA share great history of cordial relations, deep spirit of brotherhood which is transforming into an enduring partnership,” read the statement.



Both sides re-emphasised the need to join hands to eliminate terrorism and reinvigorate the mechanism to roll back extremism, the statement added.

COMMENTS (35)

Dastagir Fikree | 9 years ago | Reply Another picture shows more clearly that the King is leaning forward but bending due to his old age. Besides, his facial expression has a prayerful demeanor. (He seems to be pleading.) See picture at: http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-203044-Army-Chief-discusses-counter-terror-cooperation-with-Saudi-leadership
Khasim | 9 years ago | Reply The treatment of Pakistan workers in Saudi Arabia reveal the real love Saudi Arabia had on Pakistan. Don't fool Pakistanis.
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