Pakistan , Saudi Arabia discuss defence pact in Riyadh : Says ISPR

Rawalpindi : November 14, 2025: The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday said Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza, Chief of General Staff (CGS)* Pakistan Army, called on General Fayyadh Bin Hameed Al-Rowaily, Chief of General Staff, Royal Saudi Armed Forces, at Riyadh.

In a statement issued by ISPR here said during the meeting, matters of mutual strategic interest were discussed, with a special focus on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, enhancing interoperability and advancing collaboration under the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA).

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the long-standing fraternal ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, contributing towards regional peace, stability and self-reliance.

A Special Meeting of the *Pakistan-KSA Bilateral Defence Industrial Forum was also held in Riyadh. Pakistan tri-services delegation was led by _Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza_, CGS Pakistan Army, while the Saudi side was headed by _H.E. Mr Khalid Al Biyari_, Assistant Minister of Defence for Executive Affairs.

During the bilateral meet, both sides *reviewed the progress of ongoing defence cooperation projects and *discussed new avenues for joint ventures in emerging technologies in line with the _Kingdom’s Vision 2030_.

CGS reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued _support for the capacity building of the Royal Saudi Defence Forces_. Saudi leadership* appreciated Pakistan’s commitments, achievements and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and vital contributions to regional peace and stability.

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