RAWALPINDI — 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 in Rawalpindi, with talks centred on bilateral relations, regional security and defence cooperation.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the military’s media wing, the meeting addressed matters of mutual interest and the prevailing regional security environment.
Progress Under Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Both officials expressed satisfaction over the progress achieved under the framework of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, according to a statement issued after the meeting. They underscored the importance of deepening defence collaboration, institutional linkages and strategic coordination between Islamabad and Riyadh.
The discussions built on a relationship that has long placed security cooperation at the heart of bilateral engagement between the two countries.
Army Chief Congratulates New Envoy
Field Marshal Asim Munir congratulated Dr Al-Baghami on his appointment and expressed confidence that his tenure would further strengthen the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
He described those ties as rooted in shared faith, mutual trust and a strong strategic partnership.
Wider Bilateral Engagement
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia maintain close relations across diplomatic, economic and defence spheres. The GHQ meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to review regional developments and explore ways to expand institutional cooperation during the new ambassador’s tenure.
- The talks covered regional security dynamics and matters of mutual interest.
- Both sides reviewed progress under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
- Officials stressed enhanced defence collaboration and strategic coordination.
- The army chief expressed confidence in the ambassador’s diplomatic tenure.
