F.P. Report
RAWALPINDI: Deputy Minister of Defence, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Prince Khalid Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Monday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ).
During the meeting, views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest including defence and security cooperation, measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration including Training Exchange Programme and overall regional security situation including situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K), an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release said.
They agreed that both countries share great history of cordial relations and deep spirit of brotherhood which is being transformed into enduring partnership.
The visiting dignitary acknowledged professionalism of Pakistan Army and thanked for the assistance provided, especially towards training of Royal Saudi Armed Forces, both at Pakistan as well as at KSA through bilateral training cooperation.
Prince Khalid Bin Salman vowed to extend full support to Pakistan’s efforts for peace in the region.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) thanked visiting dignitary for acknowledging Pakistan Army’s achievements in war against terrorism, sacrifices and contribution for regional peace and stability.
Deputy Minister of Defence, KSA Prince Khalid Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was accompanied by a high level delegation including General Fayiadh bin Hamed bin Raged Al-rowaily, Chief of General Staff (CGS), KSA and Major General (Engineer), Talal Abdullah Alotaibi, Military Advisor to Minister of Defence KSA.
Earlier, upon arrival at GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented Guard of Honour.
Later, during his meeting with Saudi Deputy Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister Imran Khan said recent targeted killings of Muslims in New Delhi and the desecration of their places of worship are matter of grave concern for entire global community.
The Prime Minister underscored that the Indian government is engaged in systematic efforts to discriminate against marginalize and disenfranchise minorities, particularly Muslims.
About Pak-Saudi relations, the Prime Minister underscored the special significance of the bilateral relationship, which is based on close fraternal ties, historic links, and support at the grass-roots level.
