The meeting discussed ways and means to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defence and security sectors. Views were also exchanged over regional peace and security situation.
The Prime Minister underscored the need to increase defense and economic cooperation between the two countries.Mentioning the Special Investment Facilitation Council, the Prime Minister said a one-window operation has been established for investors to facilitate business and investment.Extending good wishes to the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Saudi Crown Prince, Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan awaits the visit of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman.On the occasion, the Saudi Defense Minister thanked Pakistan for inviting him on Pakistan Day parade.Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir , Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif were also present during the meeting.Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud met Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi today.They discussed matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral ties and ways to enhance cooperation in different fields especially defence.Speaking on the occasion, the Saudi Defence Minister said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have strong and historical brotherly relations and have always remained well-wishers of each other.Concluding his day long visit to Pakistan, Prince Khalid bin Salman left for home. He was bid farewell by the Army Chief at Noor Khan Air Base.