RAWALPINDI – Pakistan will befittingly respond if Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity is in danger, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif told Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Minister for Defence Muhammad bin Salman on Sunday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the Saudi defence minister met General Sharif here at the General Headquarters. The two discussed matter of mutual interest, including regional security situation.
The army chief said that Pakistan enjoys excellent relations with Saudi Arabia, adding that safety of the Gulf States is of immense importance for Pakistan. On his part, the Saudi minister said Saudi Arabia highly regards the armed forces of Pakistan.
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It may be mentioned here that this is the second such visit by a Saudi official in the same week, as Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir had visited Islamabad on January 7.
