ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that Pakistan stands firmly alongside Saudi Arabia in safeguarding the Kingdom’s security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Rajeh Al-Buqami. Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the ambassador and congratulated him on assuming his new responsibilities.
The prime minister said Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations had made significant progress in recent years.
He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening existing institutional mechanisms to deepen and expand bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the recent escalation in Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and emphasized that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had always stood by each other.
He described the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance as historic milestones in the longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries, reflecting their shared commitment to regional peace and security.
The prime minister reiterated that Pakistan would stand alongside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in protecting its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
He also expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its long-term economic and financial support to Pakistan.
Shehbaz Sharif wished Ambassador Al-Buqami success in his new assignment and assured him of Pakistan’s full support and cooperation in further strengthening the longstanding brotherly ties between the two countries.