Mohammed Bin Salman Meets COAS Bajwa

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Mohammed bin Salman meets COAS Bajwa

The two exchanged their views on defence cooperation.

Islamabad (Pakistan Point News – 18th February, 2019) Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman who is on a two-day official visit to Pakistan called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday.

The two exchanged their views on defence cooperation.

Matters related to regional security issues also came under discussion during the meeting.

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) DG Major General Asif Ghafoor was also present in the meeting.

Later, President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan to Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The prime minister and the Saudi crown prince reached Aiwan-e-Sadr in a traditional horse drawn buggy.

The two were taken to the President House amid royal protocol. The prime minister and the Saudi crown prince looked happy as they conversed in the buggy.

A lunch has been arranged for the special guest in President House where he called on President Dr Arif Alvi.

Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for a two-day visit.

The Saudi Crown Prince was accorded rousing and warm welcome on his arrival in Pakistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Cabinet received the Saudi Crown prince and his high-powered delegation at Nur Khan Airbase. The prime minister himself drove him to the PM house, where he was received a guard of honour.

Not only that, Riyadh and Islamabad signed agreements worth $20 billion were signed during the visit of Mohammed bin Salman to Pakistan.

Mahnoor Sheikh

The writer is News Editor, Pakistan Point. She has graduated in Mass Communication and has worked in various media houses