Gen Asim meets MBS at Saudi royal palace

RAWALPINDI: General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Wednesday met Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, who extended him a warm welcome upon arrival at the Royal Palace.

The two dignitaries discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, including regional peace, defence and security cooperation, and strategies for enhancing bilateral relations, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

The army chief thanked Crown Prince Salman for his steadfast support for Pakistan and acknowledged his significant role in fostering peace and stability across the region. Separately, he met with Defence Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman. The dignitaries vowed to further strengthen cooperation in the domain of defence and security.

Meetings were also held with Assistant Minister of Defence Engineer Talal Abdullah Al-Otaibi, Air Chief Marshal Fayyadh Bin Hamed Bin Raqeeb’ Al Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of Royal Armed Forces, and Lieutenant General Fahad bin Saud Al-Johani, Chief of Royal Saudi Land Forces.