Saudi Ambassador Meets Field Marshal Munir as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Express Satisfaction Over Progress Under Makkah Defence Pact

*RAWALPINDI, October 19, 2026:* Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed satisfaction over progress under the Makkah Defence Pact, reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and strategic ties.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Dr Rajeh Tami Al-Buqami, the newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, the regional security situation, and opportunities to further enhance defence cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the progress made under the Makkah Defence Pact.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir congratulated the Saudi ambassador on assuming his new diplomatic responsibilities and expressed confidence that his tenure would contribute to further strengthening the longstanding and brotherly relations between the two countries.

Defence cooperation has long been a key pillar of the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Progress under the Makkah Defence Pact is considered significant in the context of regional security, the enhancement of joint defence capabilities, and closer coordination between the two countries.

Both sides reiterated their commitment to expanding defence and strategic cooperation on the basis of mutual trust, shared interests, and longstanding bilateral ties.