RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on October 19.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting focused on bilateral relations, regional security and matters of mutual interest.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with progress under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. They also stressed the need to strengthen defence cooperation, institutional links and strategic coordination.
Field Marshal Asim Munir congratulated Dr Albugamy on his appointment. He expressed confidence that the ambassador’s tenure would further strengthen the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
The two countries share deep-rooted relations based on common faith, mutual trust and a strategic partnership. Moreover, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to promoting cooperation and supporting progress and prosperity in both countries.
The meeting highlighted the importance of continued engagement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia amid evolving regional security challenges.