Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir called on Saudi Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during this official visit to Saudi Arabia, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Crown Prince MBS extended a warm welcome to Amy Chief Gen Asim Munir upon his arrival at the Royal Palace.
Earlier, the Saudi Gazette reported that “Asim Munir in a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman discussed bilateral relations and explored opportunities for military cooperation.”
The two dignitaries engaged in a comprehensive discussion on a range of issues of mutual interest, including regional peace, defence, and security cooperation, and strategies for enhancing bilateral relations, the statement added.
Army Chief Asim Munir expressed his gratitude to the Saudi premier for his steadfast support for Pakistan and acknowledged his significant role in fostering peace and stability across the region.
In a separate meeting with Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Khalid Bin Salman, both vowed to further strengthen cooperation in the domain of defence and security, ISPR said.
Army Chief, according to the statement, also held meetings with Assistant Minister of Defence Engineer Talal Abdullah Al-Otaibi, Air Chief Marshal Fayyadh Bin Hamed Bin Raqeeb’ Al Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of Royal Saudi Armed Forces and Lieutenant General Fahad bin Saud Al-Johani, Chief of Royal Saudi Land Forces.
