Saudi Defense Minister Arrives in Pakistan on Official Visit

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Defense Minister Arrives in Pakistan on Official Visit

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman and his accompanying delegation arrived on Saturday in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on an official visit.
Upon his arrival at Islamabad's Nur Khan Air Base, the Saudi Minister was received by the Pakistani Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, and a number of senior officials.
During the visit, the Minister will hold several meetings to review the bilateral relations between the two countries, discuss developments in regional and international issues, and address various topics of mutual interest.



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