Pakistan’s army chief visits Saudi Arabia amid economic crisis
General Asif Munir heads to Saudi Arabia and UAE as the country faces a crippling economic crisis.
With the relationship between the two nations going back more than 50 years, this is not the first time a Pakistani leader, either civilian or military, has picked the kingdom as their first destination after taking charge. [Handout/ Pakistan ISPR]
By
Abid Hussain
Published On 7 Jan 20237 Jan 2023
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s new army chief has held talks with top Saudi officials, including the defence minister, on his first official trip to the Gulf kingdom as the South Asian country faces an unprecedented economic crisis.
General Syed Asim Munir, who took charge in November, has followed in the footsteps of his predecessors in visiting Saudi Arabia – a close defence and economic ally – on his maiden overseas trip. He will also visit the United Arab Emirates during the nearly one-week trip.
General Asim Munir heads to Saudi Arabia and UAE as the country faces a crippling economic crisis.
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