COAS Syed Asim discusses 'matters of mutual interest' with Imam Masjid-e-Nabvi (PBUH)

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Friday met the Imam of Masjid-e-Nabvi (PBUH) Dr Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.

The development was shared by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement issued on August 9.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

According to ISPR, Army Chief welcomed the dignitary and highlighted that visit by His Excellency is a matter of honour for the people of Pakistan.

"Pakistan has a significant place in the Muslim world and it is playing a vital role for peace and stability in the region," the military's media wing said quoting the foreign dignitary.

"At the end, H.E. Imam Masjid-e-Nabvi prayed for the peace, stability and unity of Muslim Ummah,' it added.

Earlier today, Dr Salah Bin Mohammad Al-Budair led the Friday prayers at Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.

The prayer leader of the Prophet’s (PBUH) mosque is on a seven-day goodwill visit to Pakistan.

The imam will also meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other leaders from the country. Dr Al-Budair will also meet with scholars and visit universities.