RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh Tamimi Al-Baghami, met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, with discussions focusing on bilateral relations, regional security and defence cooperation.
According to the Pakistan Army’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting covered matters of mutual interest and the prevailing regional security situation.
The discussions also highlighted ongoing progress under the framework of the joint defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, with both sides expressing satisfaction over developments and emphasising the importance of strengthening their strategic partnership.
#ISPR Press Release H.E. Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and regional security dynamics were discussed. Both the dignitaries expressed satisfaction over the progress made under the framework of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and underscored the importance of strengthening defence collaboration, institutional linkages and strategic coordination. The COAS & CDF congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and expressed confidence that his tenure would further contribute to strengthening the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, rooted in shared faith, mutual trust and strategic partnership.
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The two officials stressed the need to further enhance defence cooperation, institutional linkages and strategic coordination between the two countries, the ISPR said.
Their meeting underscored the importance both sides attach to maintaining close coordination on defence and security matters, building on the longstanding relationship between Islamabad and Riyadh.
Field Marshal Asim Munir congratulated Dr Al-Baghami on his appointment as Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan and expressed confidence in his diplomatic tenure.
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The top military commander said the ambassador’s tenure would help further strengthen the longstanding fraternal relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
These ties, he noted, are rooted in a shared faith, mutual trust and a strong strategic partnership.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia maintain close relations across diplomatic, economic and defence spheres, with security cooperation remaining an important part of their bilateral engagement. The GHQ meeting provided an opportunity for the two sides to review regional developments and discuss ways to deepen institutional cooperation and strategic coordination during the new ambassador’s tenure.