COAS, Saudi CGS discuss regional security, Afghanistan
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May 6, 2021
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Saudi Armed Forces Chief of General Staff (CGS) General Fayiadh Bin Hamed Al Rowaily in Riyadh on Wednesday.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, including Afghan Peace Process, and defence, security and military-to-military cooperation were discussed. The COAS emphasised the need for further enhancing military-to-military cooperation between the two armed forces and said that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia cooperation will have a positive impact on peace and security in the region. The Saudi Armed Forces CGS thanked the COAS for his sentiments and assured him of full cooperation and support from the kingdom in all initiatives aimed at improving regional cooperation, peace and stability.
Pak-Saudi Cooperation to Boost Peace and Security: Gen. Bajwa
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Saudi army chief assures Pakistani counterpart of full support for all steps aimed at improving regional cooperation and stability
Greater cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will have a positive impact on peace and security in the region, Pakistan Army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Wednesday.
During an official visit to the Gulf kingdom ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Chief of Army Staff met Saudi Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayiadh bin Hamed al-Rowaily and discussed matters of mutual interest, according to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The two commanders also discussed the regional security situation, including the ongoing Afghan Peace Process, defense and security, and military-to-military cooperation.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad, Pakistan on 30 January 2020 [Muhammed Semih Uğurlu/Anadolu Agency] May 6, 2021 at 7:56 pm
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will embark on a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the Foreign Ministry has said,
Anadolu Agency reports.
He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and other members of the Cabinet.
According to a statement on Thursday, consultations with the Saudi leadership will cover all areas of bilateral cooperation including economic, trade, investment, energy, job opportunities for Pakistani workforce, and welfare of Pakistani diaspora.
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa emphasized the need to further enhance military to military cooperation between the two Armed Forces. PHOTO: ISPR
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa emphasised the need to further enhance military to military cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
The army chief’s remarks came during a meeting with the Chief of General Staff (CGS) Saudi Armed Forces General Fayiadh Bin Hamed Al Rowaily in Riyadh on Wednesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including the Afghan peace process, defence, security and military to military cooperation were discussed during the meeting.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met the Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Saudi Armed Forces His Excellency General Fayiadh Bin Hamed Al Rowaily in Riyadh on Wednesday.