KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia as he told Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Islamabad would stand firmly with the Saudi Kingdom during challenging times and continue working with it for peace in the region.
Pakistan has intensified diplomacy following the Iran war — which was caused by US and Israeli attacks on Iran, killing its supreme leader and plunging the Middle East into conflict — with the PM Shehbaz and DPM/FM Dar speaking to their counterparts in the region as well as in the Gulf nations to play their role in easing the regional tensions.
PM Shehbaz’s remarks came during a meeting between the two leaders in Jeddah, where they discussed recent regional developments and the need for close cooperation to promote stability across the Middle East.
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At the start of the meeting, the minister conveyed his respectful regards to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s longstanding support for Pakistan.
Senior Pakistani officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, were also present during the meeting.
According to the official handout, the two sides held detailed discussions on the evolving regional situation and agreed to maintain close coordination in efforts aimed at ensuring peace and stability.
“The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity and support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in these challenging times,” states the PM’s media wing. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan values its longstanding relationship with Saudi Arabia and will continue striving for the shared goal of regional harmony.
“The Prime Minister assured His Royal Highness that Pakistan would always stand firmly with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and strive for their mutual desire for peace in the region,” it added.
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