Pakistan
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia enjoy longstanding, historic defense relations: Fawad Ch
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain Friday said that Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSB) has longstanding and historic defense relations.
Talking to Saudi TV Channel Al Ekhbariya, the minister stated that during Imran Khan’s visit to Saudi Arabia he will hold talks with the Saudi leadership on a range of matters including economic and media partnership and Supreme Coordination Council (SCC).
He said Prime Minister Imran Khan has good personal relations with the Saudi leadership.
The Information Minister said Pakistan acknowledges the services of Saudi leadership for the Islamic world.
As per details, on the invitation of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister Imran Khan went to KSB on a three-day official visit.
Earlier, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday called on his General Fayiadh Bin Hamed Al Rowaily, Chief of General Staff (CGS), Saudi Armed Forces at Riyadh.
According to (Inter-Services Public Relations) ISPR, during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including Afghan Peace Process, defence & security and military to military cooperation were discussed.
COAS emphasized the need to further enhance the military to military cooperation between the two Armed Forces and said that Pakistan-KSA cooperation will have a positive impact on peace and security in the region, read the statement.
KSA CGS thanked the Pakistani COAS for his sentiments and assured of full cooperation and support from KSA in all initiatives aimed at improving regional cooperation, peace and stability.