Khawaja Asif proposes an all-encompassing strategic cooperation agreement to deepen defence ties b/w Pakistan & Saudi Arabia

RAWALPINDI, Jan 25 (SABAH): “Building on a solid legacy, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are progressing towards a comprehensive defence relationship for the twenty-first century”, said Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif while welcoming Saudi Assistant Defence Minister, Engineer Talat Abdullah Alotaibi, who called on him along with a delegation at the Ministry of Defence in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif expressed good wishes and prayers for health and prosperity of the custodian of the two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz. Assistant Defence Minister of the Saudi Arabia stated that KSA seeks Pakistan’s support in the field of defence production and to enhance defence related collaborations.

Defence Minister proposed an all-encompassing strategic cooperation agreement to deepen defence ties between two countries. Secretary Defence Lt. Gen (Retd) Hamood uz Zaman Khan was also present during the meeting.