Pakistan, Saudi Arabia have strong strategic relations based on historic religious & cultural ties: COAS

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Muhammad Humaid called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), at General Headquarters on Friday.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest were discussed.

The COAS welcomed the dignitary and highlighted that visit by the Imam-e-Kaaba to Pakistan is a matter of honour for the people of Pakistan. He further mentioned that the Muslims from all across the world have boundless reverence for Harmain Shraifain and profound respect for their custodian.

The Imam-e-Kaaba said Islam is a religion of peace and brotherhood and there is no space for misconstrued interpretations of Islam.

The dignitaries condemned the ongoing atrocities in Gaza conflict and the oppression of the Muslims in IIOJK and expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and Kashmir.

The COAS remarked that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have strong strategic relations based on exemplary historic religious and cultural ties and unique reverence of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the hearts of the Pakistanis apart from the unanimity of views among the two brotherly countries.

At the end, the Imam-e-Kaaba prayed for the peace, stability and unity of the Ummah.