RIYADH: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir held a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman.
Both high-ups discussed ways to develop bilateral relations in addition to issues of mutual interest, said the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, and other officials of the kingdom and Pakistan were also present at the meeting.
During the meeting, the Saudi premier felicitated Mr. Munir on becoming Pakistan Army chief. They also agreed to strengthen bilateral relations.
A day earlier, the Pakistan Army chief performed Umrah when the doors of the Holy Kaaba were also opened for him.
Last week, COAS Asim Munir arrived in Saudi Arabia on his first official visit to a foreign country since assuming the command of Pakistan’s armed forces. He has held a meeting with the Saudi defense minister wherein matters of mutual interests were discussed.
