RAWALPINDI: His Highness, Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al-Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, the current situation in Afghanistan and bilateral defence relations between the two countries were discussed, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release here on Tuesday.

COAS said that Pakistan values its historical and brotherly relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and acknowledges its unique place in the Islamic world.

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Referring to OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers session, COAS termed it a historic development for bringing the international community to a shared vision and joint strategy to find solutions to emerging challenges vital for peace and stability.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in the Afghan situation, special efforts for border management, role in regional stability and pledged to play his part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels. He especially appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in hosting the OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers.

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Earlier on Monday, the Foreign Minister of Egypt Sameh Hassan Shoukry also called on COAS here at the General Headquarters and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in hosting the 48th Session of the OIC’s Council of Foreign Ministers.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and cooperation in all fields of defence and security were discussed.

The COAS said Pakistan and Egypt enjoy truly brotherly relations and emphasized the need for enhancing bilateral cooperation in all spheres.

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He termed the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) CFM session a historic development for addressing the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and bringing the international community to a shared vision and joint strategy to find solutions to emerging challenges in the region vital for peace and stability.

The Egyptian foreign minister acknowledged Pakistan’s contributions towards regional peace and pledged to play his part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.