RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has undertaken an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in a bid to strengthen diplomatic ties and discuss mutual regional issues, an Inter-Services Public Relations statement (ISPR) said on Wednesday.
During his visit, General Munir met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and discussed a wide range of topics, including matters of common interest, regional peace and security, bilateral defense and security cooperation.
The army chief also met with Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chief of the General Staff (CGS) of the Saudi Armed Forces General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Deputy Minister of Defense Engineer Talal Abdullah Al Otaibi, along with other senior military officials.
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The crown prince highlighted the historical and brotherly relations shared by the kingdom and Pakistan, the army’s media wing added.
Bin Salman emphasized the enduring bond between the two nations and highlighted the unwavering support the two countries have given each other over the years.