- Pakistan reaffirms its “shoulder to shoulder” support to Saudi Arabia.
- The Prime Minister and MBS discuss the regional situation during a meeting lasting almost two hours.
- Pakistan and Saudi Arabia review bilateral relations and strategic cooperation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed sincere appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Pakistan’s economic stability during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister met this evening in Jeddah with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was also present in the meeting.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders held in-depth discussions during a warm and cordial meeting that lasted almost two hours, focusing on regional developments as well as bilateral relations.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his full solidarity and support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the recent regional escalation, saying that “the people of Pakistan stand with our Saudi brothers.” He also expressed his sincere condolences for the loss of precious lives.
He appreciated what he described as the Kingdom’s “exemplary patience and restraint”, adding that the Crown Prince’s leadership during the current crisis “has been a source of strength for all peace-loving people in the Kingdom and beyond.”
The Prime Minister also shared recent developments related to Pakistan’s peace efforts, including those leading to the US-Iran ceasefire and the recent round of historic US-Iran talks in Islamabad. He noted that “Pakistan and the Kingdom enjoy a unique relationship as strategic defense partners under the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement.”
He further expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Pakistan’s economic stability, calling it “deeply appreciated”.
The two leaders also exchanged views on issues of common concern and reaffirmed their commitment to continued close cooperation.
