Admiral (Retd.) Hasham bin Saddique (Former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia): This is an apt recognition of Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s role in cementing security and defense ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, but also broadening relations between the two brotherly countries. Saudi Arabia is a strategic partner of Pakistan and over the years political and security cooperation between the two nations has further strengthened. The role of General Bajwa is crucial in this regard. Islamabad and Riyadh have also been cooperating to counter terrorism as both countries have been victim to this menace. Former Army Chief General Raheel Sharif is leading a 41-nation Islamic military in Saudi Arabia and it is a great honor for us. Both countries have jointly cooperated to curb the menace of terrorism. The defense and security cooperation between the two countries spans over a period of five decades. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have always stood by each other in testing times and both countries have been cooperating in establishing unity among the Muslim Ummah on a host of issues.