Saudi Defense Minister meets with Pakistani Army Chief to strengthen cooperation
His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, met with His Excellency General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, to further strengthen the robust bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This meeting underscores the deep fraternal ties and the ongoing coordination between the two brotherly nations across various fields, particularly in the military and defense sectors.
His Royal Highness the Minister of Defense, via his official account on the social media platform "X," explained the details of this important meeting, noting that the meeting reaffirmed the strong and deep-rooted fraternal relations between Riyadh and Islamabad. His Royal Highness emphasized the importance of the strategic defense partnership between the two countries, which serves as a model for cooperation among Islamic nations, and stressed the pivotal and leading role played by both the Kingdom and Pakistan in maintaining international peace and security.
These talks are of particular importance given the long history of military and security cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Relations between the two countries extend beyond diplomacy to include close cooperation in military training, joint exercises, and the exchange of security expertise. The Kingdom views Pakistan as a key strategic partner in the region, while Pakistan considers the Kingdom's security an integral part of its own national security, as reflected in their ongoing coordination on regional and international issues.
This meeting comes at a time when the region and the world are facing increasing security challenges, necessitating unified efforts and coordinated positions among influential regional powers. Through these meetings, both sides seek to develop a joint defense framework that serves their shared interests and fulfills the aspirations of the leadership and people of both nations for stability and prosperity. The meeting also reflects the Saudi leadership's commitment to building bridges of cooperation with brotherly and friendly nations to strengthen regional security.
