Muslim World League Secretary General and President of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Sheikh Doctor Mohammad bin Abdulkarim AI-Issa called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at the GHQ on Tuesday.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, bilateral security cooperation and regional peace and stability came under discussion, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said.
The secretary general said Pakistan had a significant place in the Muslim world and it was playing a vital role in regional peace and stability.
The COAS said that relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were based on brotherhood and mutual trust. “Both nations will continue to play their part for peace and stability and the betterment of the Ummah,” he added.
Separately, British High Commissioner Christian Turner called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the GHQ.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and regional security situation, including bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed.
“Pakistan values UK’s balanced role in regional affairs and we look forward to enhancing mutually beneficial relationship based on common interests,” the COAS said.
The visiting dignitary expressed grief over the devastation caused by floods in Pakistan and offered sincere condolence to the families of the victims.
He appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for regional stability and also pledged to play his rule in enhancing cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.
