COAS called UAE President to reviewed bilateral relations and joint work in military affairs

Dubai: (Web Desk) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir called on United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed-Al-Nahyan. At the meeting held at Qasr-Al-Shati Palace, Sheikh Mohamed congratulated Gen Munir on his appointment as Pakistan’s chief of army staff, wishing him luck in his new duties to serve his country and people. Gen Munir expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the president.

According to the source, during the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and joint work between the UAE and Pakistan in defence and military affairs, as well as ways to strengthen them to serve the common interests. Earlier, the army chief held a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman.

As per details both sides discussed ways to develop bilateral relations in addition to issues of mutual interest, said state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman and other officials of the kingdom and Pakistan were also present. A day earlier, the Pakistan Army chief performed Umrah and also offered prayers inside the Holy Kaaba.