COAS visit to KSA

Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif called on King of Suadi Arabia, H M Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Muhammad bin Naif Abdulaziz Al Saud and Defence Minister HRH Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence and security cooperation were discussed. Both dignitaries acknowledged; Pakistan Saudi Arabia are vital players in regional stability with significant responsibility towards Muslim Ummah.

COAS reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to safety, protection of Harmain Ul Sharifain and territorial integrity of Kingdom.

Both sides re-emphasized on need to join hands to eliminate the menace of terrorism and reinvigorate the mechanism to roll back extremism.

The King, Crown Prince and Defence Minister said that they hold Pakistan and Pakistan Army in high esteem, also appreciated the achievements of Pak Army in Operation Zarb-e-Azb.

COAS appreciated growing counter terrorism cooperation, Intelligence sharing, limiting space of terrorists & extremists in all domains including choking flow of funding.