Islamabad:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister expressed these sentiments during a meeting with the newly arrived Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, who called on him in Islamabad.
Prime Minister Sharif strongly condemned the recent escalation in Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the loss of precious lives and injuries to many, including Pakistani nationals. He emphasized that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have always supported each other, highlighting the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance as milestones in their relations and a testament to their shared commitment to regional peace and security.
The Prime Minister remarked on the remarkable progress in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations in recent years and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening existing institutional mechanisms for deeper bilateral cooperation across various sectors. He also expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its longstanding economic and financial support to Pakistan. Prime Minister Sharif wished Ambassador Albugamy success in his assignment and assured him of Pakistan's full support in enhancing the fraternal ties between the two countries.