Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Discuss Development of Military Ties

The Saudi Crown Prince receiving the Pakistani army commander in Riyadh (SPA)
The Saudi Crown Prince receiving the Pakistani army commander in Riyadh (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Discuss Development of Military Ties

The Saudi Crown Prince receiving the Pakistani army commander in Riyadh (SPA)
The Saudi Crown Prince receiving the Pakistani army commander in Riyadh (SPA)

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, met on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, to discuss bilateral relations and explore opportunities for further development, particularly in the military sector. The meeting, held in the Crown Prince’s office in Riyadh, covered a range of shared interests.
Attending the reception on the Saudi side were Prince Khalid bin Salman, Minister of Defense; Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban, Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor; Khalid Al-Humaidan, Head of General Intelligence; Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri, Advisor to the Royal Court; General Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili, Chief of the General Staff; and Nawaf Al-Maliki, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan.
Representing Pakistan were Ahmad Farooq, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and Brigadier Mohammad Asim, Military Attaché at the embassy in Riyadh.
In a separate meeting, Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Defense Minister, also met with General Asim Munir to discuss the historic ties between the two countries, focusing on strategic cooperation in military and defense areas and exploring ways to strengthen and expand bilateral ties. They also discussed various issues of mutual concern.

 

 

 



MWL Secretary General Meets with Pope Francis, Unveils Islamic Studies, Arabic Language Award

MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)
MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)
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MWL Secretary General Meets with Pope Francis, Unveils Islamic Studies, Arabic Language Award

MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)
MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)

Secretary General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss opportunities for collaboration and issues of mutual interest, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

During his visit to Italy, Al-Issa received an Honorary Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law from the University of Bologna. The award ceremony, attended by university leaders, academics, and religious dignitaries, acknowledged his dedication to advancing the objectives of the United Nations Charter for global peace.

His initiatives to ease cultural tensions, foster interfaith dialogue, and promote cooperation across diverse communities were particularly highlighted.

Al-Issa also inaugurated the Islamic Studies and Arabic Language Award at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the university president, faculty members, students, and notable Italian Islamic leaders attended the event.

The award aims to deepen understanding of Islamic perspectives on scientific and cultural issues, while promoting the richness of the Arabic language. It covers multiple categories, encouraging scholarly contributions to Islamic studies and language education.