ISLAMABAD, DEC 20, (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army staff (COAS) who is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia has performed Umrah on Monday.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa first visited Masjad e Nabwi where he has offered Nawafil at Riazul Jannah then later he has visited Roza e Rasool. Later in the day, COAS Gen Bajwa went to Makkah, where he has performed Umraah.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on his three days of official visit to Saudi Arabia held series of meetings yesterday. He arrived in Saudi Arabia on three days official visit on Saturday. In first two days of his visit he called on Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.

The Saudi king and the COAS agreed that both the countries share great history of cordial relations and deep spirit of brotherhood which has transformed into an enduring partnership. The crown Prince and foreign minister were also present in the meeting.

COAS also held meeting with deputy crown prince and the defence minister HRH Muhammad bin Salman to discuss matters related to mutual interests and bilateral security cooperation. The Defence Minster reassured the Army Chief that the kingdom supports peace and stability in Pakistan in every way.

COAS reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the security and protection of the Holy Mosques and also the territorial integrity of the kingdom.

According to the sources, Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa will come back to Pakistan on Tuesday.=DNA

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