Pakistan has significant place in Muslim world, says imam Masjid-e-Nabawi

• Imam Al-Budair says Pakistan playing vital role for peace. 
• COAS, Imam express satisfaction over Pak-Saudi relations.
• Dignitaries discuss matters of mutual interest in meeting. 

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir Friday met with Masjid-e-Nabawi's Imam Dr Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair. 

According to statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Al-Budair said Pakistan has a significant place in the Muslim world and it is playing its vital role for peace and stability in the region. 

During the meeting, COAS Munir and Imam Al-Budair expressed satisfaction over Pak-Saudi relations as they discussed matters of mutual interest. 

The army chief welcomed the dignitary and highlighted that visit the Masjid-e-Nabawi's imam to Pakistan is a matter of honour for the people of the country.

At the end, the imam prayed for the peace, stability and unity of Muslim Ummah, said the military's media wing. 

Earlier, Imam Al-Budair recited verses from Holy Quran at the beginning of the National Assembly session at the Parliament House in Islamabad today.

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq welcomed the visiting dignitary, saying that his presence is a matter of pride and spiritual guidance for us.

He said that Masjid-e-Nabawi holds a special place in the hearts of all the Muslim across the world.