Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that Kingdom wanted to strengthen bilateral ties with Pakistan, according to press release issued from military’s media wing.

Statement from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) came after Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir and other senior military leadership met Saudi Arabian Crown Prince in what was his second official visit to country.

ISPR said that COAS Munir discussed wide-ranging issues of mutual interest, including regional peace and security, bilateral defence and security cooperation with Saudi leadership. According to press release, Prince Salman said that Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have historic brotherly and strong relations, adding that both countries have always stood up for each other.

COAS Munir thanked Saudi leadership for their warm sentiments and support for Pakistan. Army Chief visited Saudi Arabia for first time in official capacity last year to enhance bilateral ties between two countries.

Military aspect of their relationship includes defence cooperation, training and joint exercises. This transformation signified broadening of their partnership to include not just economic and military dimensions but also diplomatic and regional security interests.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 21 2024

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