RIYADH – Afghanistan National Security Advisor (NSA) Mohammad Hanif Atmarvs held meeting with the senior Saudi intelligence officials over thecurrent situation in the war torn Afghanistan.

He has discussed with Saudi officials bilateral cooperation and the peaceprocess in Afghanistan.

Qader Shah, spokesman for the National Security Council (NSC), said thatAtmar was currently in Riyadh on an official visit at the invitation ofSaudi Crown Prince Shahzad Mohammad bin Salman.

Both sides conferred on the peace process, fight against illicit drugs,bilateral security cooperation and economic development of Afghanistan,Shah added.

During a meeting, the NSA and Saudi Interior Minister Abdul Aziz bin Sauddiscussed job opportunities and other facilities for the Afghan citizensand traders in the holy land.

Meanwhile, the Saudi news agency WAS reported intelligence officials and anumber of interior ministry advisors also attend the meeting. Atmar isexpected to hold talks with high-level Saudi officials.