Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Thursday met Saudi Arabia\u2019s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and discussed the ways of strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
\nAccording to media reports, the army chief arrived in the Kingdom in the early hours of Thursday where he was received by Prince Khalid.
\nAt the outset of the meeting, the Saudi defence minister congratulated Gen Munir on his appointment as the army chief.
\nAs per reports,\u00a0the two leaders, during the meeting, emphasised the strength and durability of bilateral relations between the two fraternal countries.
\nThey discussed military and defence cooperation, and ways to support and enhance them, along with important regional and international issues of common interest.
\nMeanwhile, in a tweet today, Prince Salman said he was pleased to meet Pakistan\u2019s army chief.<\/p>\n
Pleased to meet H.E General Asim Munir, Pakistan\u2019s Chief of Army Staff. We emphasized the strategic partnership between our brotherly countries, reviewed the bilateral military and defense relations, and discussed ways of strengthening our cooperation. pic.twitter.com\/HAtcNKX6O3
\n\u2014 Khalid bin Salman \u062e\u0627\u0644\u062f \u0628\u0646 \u0633\u0644\u0645\u0627\u0646 (@kbsalsaud) January 4, 2023
\n\u201cWe emphasized the strategic partnership between our brotherly countries, reviewed the bilateral military and defence relations, and discussed ways of strengthening our cooperation,\u201d he added.
\nEarlier, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Gen Munir would be visiting Saudi Arabia and UAE from Jan 4 to Jan 10.
\n\u201cThe COAS will be meeting the senior leadership of both brotherly countries to discuss matters of mutual interest, military-to-military cooperation and bilateral relations focusing on security-related subjects,\u201d the military\u2019s media wing stated.
\nIt is pertinent to mention that this is Gen Munir\u2019s first official visit abroad after his appointment.<\/p>\n
Minister of Defense Receives Chief of Staff of Pakistani Army.https:\/\/t.co\/2bLawXp3hC#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com\/cJeLQw0hKi
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