Saudi army commander calls on CJCSC, COAS

RAWALPINDI: Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces Lieutenant General Fahad Bin Abdullah Muhammad Al Mutair called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza at Joint Staff Headquarter and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ here on Monday separately.

During the meeting, both sides deliberated upon various areas of mutual interest, bilateral cooperation including defence and security. Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Mutair called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ here on Monday.

During the meeting, both sides discussed various areas of mutual interest including cooperation in the fields of defence, security, military training as well as regional situation and the ongoing conflict in Middle East (ME), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said.

Visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan Army’s role in fighting the menace of terrorism and paid rich tribute to the sacrifices made in bringing peace to the region. The COAS thanked the dignitary and said that, “Pakistan deeply values its strategic and brotherly ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” Earlier, on arrival at GHQ, a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented the guard of honour to the visiting dignitary.