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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Defence Cooperation in High-Level Military Talks

The pledge follows a September mutual-defence pact committing collective security.

Overview

  • Pakistan’s CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met Saudi Chief of General Staff General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili in Saudi Arabia, according to ISPR.
  • The generals reviewed regional and global security and agreed to deepen military collaboration.
  • Planned areas of cooperation include joint exercises, intelligence sharing, and training programs, with specific timelines not disclosed.
  • General Mirza received the King Abdulaziz Medal of Honour of the Excellent Class for his role in strengthening military ties.
  • Saudi military leaders praised the professionalism of Pakistan’s forces and acknowledged their counterterrorism sacrifices within a long-standing bilateral relationship.