Key Takeaways
- Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy, met with Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.
- The meeting focused on regional security and defence collaboration under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
- Pakistan expressed its commitment to the safety of Saudi Arabia’s holy cities, Makkah and Madinah.
Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy, met with Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Monday. The meeting, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), aimed to discuss regional security and defence cooperation.
Field Marshal Munir congratulated Albugamy on his appointment and highlighted the importance of strengthening defence collaboration, institutional links, and strategic coordination between the two countries.
The two sides expressed satisfaction over the progress under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, which has been a cornerstone of their cooperation.
During the meeting, Field Marshal Munir emphasized the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, rooted in shared faith, mutual trust, and strategic partnership.
The meeting comes in the wake of Pakistan’s commitment to the safety of Saudi Arabia’s holy cities, Makkah and Madinah, as stated by the Director General of ISPR in an interview with Independent Arabia.
Pakistan regards the safety of these cities as ‘paramount’ and ‘non-negotiable’, with the protection of the two holy cities taking precedence over other considerations.
The military spokesperson, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, further emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security, stating that whatever support is needed to protect the holy cities will be provided.
The meeting underscores the ongoing efforts to enhance defence cooperation between the two nations, reflecting the strategic partnership that has been in place for many years.
