ISLAMABAD: Rear Admiral Sajer bin Rafeed Al-Anezi, commander of eastern fleet of the Royal Saudi Navy, on Monday met with Pakistani Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf in Islamabad and discussed with him regional maritime security among other affairs, Pakistan Navy said.
The meeting was held at the Pakistan Navy headquarters, where the Pakistani naval chief welcomed the dignitary, according to a statement issued by Pakistan Navy’s directorate of public relations.
“During the meeting, views were exchanged on mutual interest affairs and regional maritime security,” the statement read.
The honorable guest appreciated Pakistan Navy’s efforts for maritime security and stability in the region, according to the statement.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have deep cultural, defense and economic ties that are deeply rooted in history and religion, while the Kingdom is home to over two million Pakistani expatriates.
Pakistan Navy said the visit of the Saudi naval commander will further promote bilateral ties between the two countries.
Saudi, Pakistani naval commanders meet in Islamabad, discuss regional maritime security
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Saudi, Pakistani naval commanders meet in Islamabad, discuss regional maritime security
- Pakistani naval chief welcomed Rear Admiral Sajer bin Rafeed Al-Anezi upon arrival at the naval headquarters
- Pakistan Navy says the honorable guest appreciated its efforts for maritime security and stability in the region
Saudi Arabia condemns deadly mosque bombing in Pakistan’s capital
- The Kingdom rejects targeting of places of worship, expresses solidarity with Pakistan
- Saudi foreign ministry offers condolences to victims’ families, wishes injured recovery
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia on Friday condemned the suicide bombing that targeted a mosque in Islamabad, expressing solidarity with Pakistan after the attack killed and injured dozens on the outskirts of the capital.
The blast, which struck during Friday prayers, killed at least 31 people and wounded more than 160 others, according to Pakistani authorities.
In a statement issued by its foreign ministry, Saudi Arabia denounced the targeting of a place of worship and rejected all forms of violence and extremism.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Islamabad,” the statement said.
It added that the Kingdom stood firmly against attacks on civilians and places of worship and reaffirmed its support for Pakistan in confronting militant violence.
The ministry also extended condolences to the families of those killed and expressed sympathy with the Pakistani government and people, wishing the wounded a speedy recovery.
No militant group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack, which Pakistani officials say is being investigated.
