RAWALPINDI: Saudi Arabia’s Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyadh bin Hameed Al-Ruwaili met Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi on Monday and agreed to strengthen defence cooperation and the Pakistan–Saudi strategic military partnership. Both sides also pledged to expand cooperation against terrorism.
According to the ISPR, the media affairs wing of the Pakistan Army, the Saudi Chief of General Staff visited the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi and held important talks with Field Marshal Munir. The two military leaders discussed the regional security situation, strategic cooperation, and bilateral defence ties.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhance defence collaboration, joint training, intelligence cooperation, and counterterrorism efforts.
Field Marshal Munir praised the historic and brotherly military ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He said Pakistan seeks deeper cooperation with Saudi Arabia in all fields. The meeting also covered regional peace, stability, and shared strategic interests.
Gen. Al-Ruwaili commended the professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces and their role in counterterrorism. He thanked Pakistan for its support in defence training, military exercises, and security cooperation. He said Saudi Arabia aims to further expand its partnership with the Pakistan Army.
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On arrival at the GHQ, a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army presented a guard of honour to the Saudi dignitary. Gen. Al-Ruwaili also visited the Martyrs’ Monument, laid a floral wreath, and paid tribute to Pakistan’s fallen soldiers.
