Chief of defence forces expresses satisfaction over ‘robust defence collaboration’, underscores need for cooperation
Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces Lieutenant General Fahad bin Saud Al-Johani in meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ on December 3. Photo: ISPR
Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces Lieutenant General Fahad bin Saud Al-Johani praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Army and appreciated the “positive role played by Pakistan in regional peace and stability” during a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir at the General Headquarters, the military’s media wing said in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security and prospects for expanding bilateral defence cooperation. The two officials reiterated their commitment to strengthening what ISPR described as “longstanding and brotherly relations” between the armed forces of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Lieutenant General Fahad Bin Saud Al-Johani, Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi today.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security,… pic.twitter.com/47J7OBKxAk
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) December 3, 2025
Field Marshal Munir expressed satisfaction over the “robust defence collaboration” between the two militaries and underscored the need for continued cooperation in training, capacity building and intelligence sharing, the statement added.
Meanwhile, Bahrain National Guard Commander General Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa also met Field Marshal Munir during a visit to the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.
H.H General Shaikh Mohammad Bin ISA Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ) today.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security,… pic.twitter.com/XoCZtH70b8
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) December 3, 2025
According to the ISPR, the two leaders held detailed discussions on matters of mutual interest, regional security and opportunities to enhance bilateral defence cooperation. Both sides reiterated their commitment to expand the ongoing military collaboration between the armed forces of Pakistan and Bahrain.
During the meeting, the Bahraini commander praised the professional capabilities of the Pakistan Army and acknowledged Pakistan’s role in regional peace and stability, the ISPR stated. Field Marshal Munir highlighted the longstanding brotherly ties between Pakistan and Bahrain, saying Pakistan would “continue to cooperate with Bahrain in all spheres.”
