Islamabad : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that he and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman envision an “exciting and promising future” for Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, following a cordial phone conversation.
In a post on social media platform X on Thursday morning, the Prime Minister reiterated the statement issued by the PM Office a day earlier. He described the call as “warm and most cordial,” noting that both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the long-standing fraternal ties between the two countries, which have grown closer in recent months.
“While expressing Pakistan’s complete solidarity with the Kingdom, we also exchanged views on regional developments, highlighting the importance of unity within the Ummah and maintaining peace and stability in the region through dialogue and diplomacy,” PM Shehbaz said.
The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Crown Prince, who reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s intention to expand cooperation with Pakistan across all areas of mutual interest and shared plans to undertake an official visit to Pakistan in the coming year.
“Together, we envision an exciting and promising future for Pakistan and Saudi Arabia,” PM Shehbaz added.
The PMO statement noted that Prime Minister Shehbaz had also met Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy at the PM House, discussing regional and global developments. During the meeting, the premier emphasized the need for dialogue and diplomacy to maintain peace and stability.
He expressed satisfaction with the strong bilateral relationship, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening ties, and appreciated Saudi Arabia’s ongoing support, particularly in promoting regional peace and stability. PM Shehbaz also recalled his productive meetings with the Crown Prince during the year, which he said contributed significantly to elevating Pak-Saudi relations to new heights.
Ambassador Al-Malkiy conveyed greetings from Saudi leadership and reiterated the Kingdom’s desire to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in all areas of shared interest.
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