H.E.
Nawaf Al Malki, Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia called on Federal
Minister for Defence, Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan and Secretary Defence Lt Gen
(Retd) Zameer-ul-Hassan Shah at Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi today.
Federal Minister extended his good
wishes for health and prosperity of the custodian of the Haram Shareef and the
Holy Mosques, HRH King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz and mentioned the historical and
enduring brotherly relations based on mutual trust.
Federal Minister stated that Pakistan
attaches great importance to its special relations with KSA and desires to
further diversify its cooperation. He also mentioned that development of CEPC
is aimed at integrating the entire region; and will also benefit KSA and other
brotherly countries in Middle East for trade and commerce with South Asia and
China.
Minister highlighted the human rights
violation in Indian occupied Kashmir by Indian forces.
Later, the visiting Saudi Ambassador
held a formal meeting with Secretary Ministry of Defence Lt. Gen (Retd)
Zameer-ul-Hassan Shah. During the meeting, matters related to mutual interest
including whole spectrum of bilateral defence cooperation were discussed.
Secretary Defence apprised the Ambassador about the efforts of Pakistani armed
forces in countering menace of terrorism and on-going operation Radd-ul-
fassad. The prevailing political and security situation in the region also came
under discussion. Both the dignitaries agreed to work together in order to
further strengthen the bilateral defence relations.