Saudi military delegation meets COAS on Afghan situation
August 16, 2021 10:00 PM
A high-level military delegation of Saudi Arabia Monday met Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed the security situation in Afghanistan.
The military delegation of Saudi Arabia was led by Chief of General Staff (CGS) General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili who called on General Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
According to the 24News HD TV channel, geo-strategic environment and matters of mutual interest were also discussed including bilateral defence cooperation and Training Exchange Programme in the meeting.
In view of the evolving regional security situation, the Saudi CGS expressed full support for Pakistan’s efforts for peace in the region.
The dignitary acknowledged Pakistan Army’s achievements in the war against terrorism and contributions to regional peace and stability.
Saudi CGS thanked Pakistan Army for its sustained assistance in the training of Saudi Armed Forces and expressed his desire to enhance bilaterally defence collaboration.
Earlier on arrival at GHQ, General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and Pakistan Army presented Guard of Honour to the visiting dignitary.