Pakistan, Sept. 27 -- Saudi Arabia's ambassador-designate to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh bin Tami Al-Buqmi, has arrived in Islamabad. Diplomatic sources said he will assume his responsibilities on Monday.

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Dr Rajeh is among Saudi ambassadors with extensive experience in defence and security affairs. According to diplomatic sources, he previously served as a major general in the Saudi Armed Forces.

His defence experience is expected to support further cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in security-related areas. Diplomatic sources described his appointment as significant amid recent defence cooperation between the two countries.

The appointment...