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Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Muhammad bin Salman welcomes Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival to attend the One Water Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 4, 2024. Photo: APP/File
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a warm and cordial telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the long-standing brotherly ties between the two countries.
During the conversation, Prime Minister Shehbaz conveyed his best wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
He also expressed gratitude for the Crown Prince’s affection, sincerity and continued support towards Pakistan, noting that the recent engagements had significantly elevated bilateral relations to new heights.
The Prime Minister emphasized the need to maintain unity and harmony within the Muslim Ummah amidst various challenges. He stressed that maintaining regional peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy remains essential.
Crown Prince Mohammed thanked the Prime Minister for the call and reiterated the Kingdom’s desire to expand cooperation with Pakistan in all areas of mutual interest. He expressed his intention to pay an official visit to Pakistan in 2026.
In a related meeting, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy called on Prime Minister Shehbaz at the Prime Minister House and discussed recent regional and global developments and exchanged views on further cooperation.
The ambassador conveyed warm greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to fostering closer ties with Pakistan. Shehbaz expressed satisfaction over the excellent state of bilateral relations.
The prime minister reaffirmed his determination to further deepen the historical and fraternal ties between the two countries. He also acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s constant support to Pakistan in times of need and its constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability.
(WITH INPUT FROM THE APP)
