Gen Raheel Sharif was also conferred King Abudl Aziz Medal of Excellence by the Crown Prince, said an ISPR press release issued here.

The COAS held separate meetings with Deputy Interior Minister Abdul Rahman bin Ali Al Rubaian, Chief of General Staff Royal Saudi Armed Forces General Hussain Bin Abdullah Al Qubayyal and Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces Lieutenant General Eid Bin Awadh Al Shalwi.

These meetings focused on defence and security cooperation, regional stability and steps towards strengthening bonds between the two countries. The COAS reiterated goodwill of the government and people of Pakistan, and thanked the Saudi leadership for KSA's support to Pakistan and its armed forces. General Raheel Sharif was also the guest of honour at a luncheon hosted by General Hussain Bin Abdullah Al Qubayyal.

It may be mentioned here that General Raheel Sharif is on a three-day official visit at the invitation of Saudi authorities.

His interaction with senior political and military leadership of Saudi Arabia will encompass Pak-Saudi relations with particular emphasis on defence and security cooperation.

(APP)