Saudi ambassador meets army chief to discuss military cooperation

Banglapress Published: 23 September 2025, 10:25 AM

Saudi ambassador meets army chief to discuss military cooperation

Bangla Press Desk: The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh, Dr Abdullah Zafer H. Bin Abiyah, paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Army Staff (CAS) of the Bangladesh Army General Waker-Uz-Zaman at the Army Headquarters on Wednesday. During the meeting, both sides exchanged warm greetings and discussed ways to deepen military-to-military cooperation between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh Army said in a Facebook post. The discussions focused on exploring new opportunities for collaboration in defense training, capacity building, and strategic partnerships, the post said. The Saudi envoy praised the Bangladesh Army’s role in ensuring national security and maintaining internal stability.

He commended the professionalism and discipline of the armed forces, particularly in their contributions to peacekeeping and disaster management efforts. In response, the chief of army staff expressed sincere gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its continued support and for hosting a large Bangladeshi expatriate workforce. He acknowledged the significant contributions of Bangladeshi workers to the economies of both countries and underscored the importance of continued bilateral cooperation. This article was originally published on Daily Sun. [Bangla Press is a global platform for free thought. It provides impartial news, analysis, and commentary for independent-minded individuals. Our goal is to bring about positive change, which is more important today than ever before.]

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