ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday reaffirmed its commitment to significantly deepening and expanding bilateral relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Türkiye across all sectors of mutual interest.
During high-level meetings at the Foreign Office with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the DPM/FM Ishaq Dar emphasised the historic and fraternal nature of these ties, rooted in shared history and culture, while advocating for a transition toward more robust, multi-sectoral strategic partnerships.
Dar met with Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, the two leaders held detailed discussions on the evolving regional and international developments. They underscored the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and collective efforts to promote peace, security and stability in the region.
Reaffirming their commitment for closer engagement, the two sides agreed to continue working together at bilateral and multilateral levels to further strengthen cooperation and contribute to regional peace and prosperity.
On the sidelines of the Quadrilateral meeting, DPM/FM Dar held a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, at the Foreign Office.
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The discussions provided an opportunity to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore avenues for strengthening the longstanding strategic partnership between the two brotherly countries.
Both sides reaffirmed their unwavering support for each other’s core national interests, agreed to maintain close coordination and to continue working together to deepen the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is visiting Pakistan alongside the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Egypt for consultations on the evolving regional situation and ongoing efforts aimed at de-escalation.
During the meeting, the DPM/FM underscored the historic and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, rooted in shared history, culture, and mutual respect. He expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Türkiye across all sectors of mutual interest.
The two leaders also exchanged views on recent regional developments, including the evolving situation in Iran, and emphasised the importance of dialogue and sustained diplomatic engagement to promote peace and stability.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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