Saudi Ambassador meets Defense Minister, Secretary

The Saudi Ambassador reaffirmed continued support of his government to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Nawaf Al Malki on Thursday called on Federal Minister for Defence Pervez Khattak and Secretary Defence Lt Gen (r) Ikramul Haq at Ministry of Defence in Rawalpindi.

During the meeting, matters relating to existing bilateral defence relations and areas of future cooperation were also discussed.

The Saudi Ambassador while felicitating the defense minister on taking oath of his office reaffirmed continued support of his government to Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Pervaiz Khattak thanked and extended his good wishes for the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques HRH King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz. He also highlighted the enduring brotherly relations between the two countries based on mutual trust.

“Pakistan attaches great importance to its special relations with KSA and desired to further expand its cooperation to all fields,” the minister said.

Both sides expressed satisfaction over the present status of mutual defence collaboration and agreed to work together towards its enhancement.

Later, the Saudi Ambassador called on Ministry of Defence Secretary Lt. Gen (r) Ikramul Haq and congratulated the Secretary on his appointment.
During the meeting, matters related to mutual interest were discussed.

Secretary Defence apprised the Ambassador about the efforts of Pakistani Armed Forces in countering menace of terrorism and ongoing operation Radd-ul-Fassad.

The prevailing political and security situation in the region also came under discussion.