Dar, Saudi FM discuss regional developments, reaffirm commitment to peace
- Development comes as Houthis claimed missile attack on Saudi Arabia on Saturday
Pakistan's Deputy PM and Saudi FM discussed regional developments and reaffirmed strong bilateral ties, amidst escalating Middle East tensions including Houthi missile claims and potential US strikes on Iran.
- Pakistan-Saudi Arabia diplomatic discussions.
- Evolving Middle East regional tensions.
- Houthi missile claims and US strike considerations.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Saturday, during which the two leaders discussed the latest regional developments and reaffirmed the close ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
According to a statement shared by Dar on X, the two foreign ministers exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and underscored the importance of continued diplomacy.
“They underscored the importance of continued diplomacy and shared their commitment to promoting constructive engagement, peace, and stability in the region,” the FO said.
The development comes as Houthis claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia on Saturday as US President Donald Trump mulled fresh strikes on Iran in the deepening Middle East war.
The US military broke its daily announcement of fresh strikes on Iran on Saturday, following 13 nights in a row hitting military targets there.
Trump said he had not yet decided whether to launch major strikes on Iran, hours before the conflict widened across the region with Yemen’s Houthis claiming a missile attack on the southern Saudi city of Jizan.