Any threat to Pakistan's integrity not acceptable: Saudi King

Riyadh - Saudi leaders said they held Pakistan and the Pakistan Army in high esteem, and the kingdom supports peace and stability in the country.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia has assured Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif that any threat to Pakistan's integrity would be unacceptable.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Raheel, who is on a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met King Salman, the crown prince Mohammad bin Nayef, as well as the Saudi defence minister on Wednesday.
The Saudi rulers said they held Pakistan and the Pakistan Army in high esteem, and the kingdom supports peace and stability in the country. They also appreciated the achievements of the Pakistan army in its offensive against militants in Fata.
"The COAS appreciated the growing counter-terrorism cooperation, intelligence-sharing, limiting [the] space for terrorists and extremists in all domains, including choking [the] flow of funding," the statement said.
Meanwhile, General Raheel reiterated Pakistan's commitment to the safety and protection of Haramain Sharifain, and the territorial integrity of the Saudi Kingdom.
Along with discussing matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence and security cooperation between the two countries, the dignitaries acknowledged Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were significant players in regional stability with important responsibility towards the Muslim Ummah.
"Pakistan and KSA share great history of cordial relations, deep spirit of brotherhood which is transforming into an enduring partnership," read the statement. - Online

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