ISLAMABAD: In a clear demonstration of expanding strategic alignmentbetween Pakistan and key Gulf monarchies, senior defence officials from theKingdom of Saudi Arabia held extensive talks with Chief of Army Staff FieldMarshal Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
The Saudi delegation, led by high-ranking officers from the Ministry ofDefence, engaged in detailed discussions covering regional securitychallenges, counter-terrorism cooperation, joint training exercises, andenhancement of defence production collaboration. Both sides reaffirmedtheir unwavering commitment to elevate bilateral military ties to newheights amid evolving geopolitical realities in the Middle East and SouthAsia.
Official sources confirmed that the meetings focused particularly oncoordinating responses to emerging threats along maritime corridors andstrengthening intelligence-sharing mechanisms. The Saudi side expressedappreciation for Pakistan’s continued support in ensuring regionalstability and its professional contribution to the Islamic Military CounterTerrorism Coalition.
In a related development on the same day, a senior military delegation fromthe Kingdom of Bahrain also called on the Army Chief. The Bahrainiofficials, representing the Bahrain Defence Force top command, heldseparate but complementary discussions with Field Marshal Asim Munir onmatters of mutual interest.
The back-to-back high-level engagements underline Pakistan’s growingcentrality in Gulf security architecture at a time when regional powers arerecalibrating their defence partnerships. Military analysts view theseinteractions as part of a broader realignment where Gulf states aredeepening operational coordination with the Pakistan Army beyondtraditional training programmes.
The visits come against the backdrop of heightened regional tensions andreflect the trust placed by Arab monarchies in Pakistan’s militaryleadership. Both Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have historically relied onPakistani expertise for training and advisory roles within their armedforces.
Sources within the military establishment described the atmosphere of themeetings as extremely cordial and productive, with concrete proposalstabled for expanding joint exercises and defence technology transfers inthe coming year.
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The consecutive engagements signal an aggressive push by Gulf allies tolock in strategic military partnerships with Pakistan, ensuring coordinatedpostures against common security challenges.
Source: https://www.ispr.gov.pk/press-release-detail.php?id=6789
Tags: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, GHQ, COAS, Military Cooperation
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