Pakistan, Saudi Arabia express satisfaction over progress under Makkah Joint Defence Agreement; reaffirm commitment to strengthening strategic partnership

RAWALPINDI, Monday, October 19, 2026 (WNP): Newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, on Monday.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and regional security dynamics came under discussion.

Both dignitaries expressed satisfaction over the progress made under the framework of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and underscored the importance of further strengthening defence collaboration, institutional linkages and strategic coordination between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir congratulated Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy on his appointment as Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan and expressed confidence that his tenure would contribute to further strengthening the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries.

The relationship between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rooted in shared faith, mutual trust and a strategic partnership.