ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, 1st Deputy Prime Minster and Defence Minister Prince Mohammed Bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Deputy Defence Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud at Jeddah on Friday.
“During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan peace process, bilateral defence, security, collaboration for regional peace and connectivity were discussed,” says a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate.
On this occasion, COAS said that Pakistan is resolute in its commitment to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of KSA and defence of the two Holy Mosques. The Crown Prince acknowledged Pakistan’s role towards regional peace and stability. He also said that the relations between KSA and Pakistan are based on bonds of brotherhood and mutual trust and both nations will continue to play their part for peace, stability and betterment of Muslim Ummah.
COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa also held a meeting with Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan peace process, bilateral defence, security, collaboration for regional peace and connectivity were discussed, according to the ISPR.
Pakistan Army Chief is currently on a four-day visit to Saudi Arabia ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s scheduled three-day visit to the Kingdom from May 7 (Friday) to May 9. On Wednesday, Gen Bajwa met Chief of General Staff (CGS) Saudi Armed Forces Gen Fayiadh Bin Hamed Al Rowaily.
According to the military’s media affairs wing, the two commanders discussed regional security situation including Afghan peace process, and military-to-military bilateral cooperation.