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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended greetings to Saudi Arabia’s leadership and people on the Kingdom’s National Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to its longstanding relationship with Riyadh.
In his message, the prime minister congratulated King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Saudi people on the occasion.
PM Highlights Strong Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Shehbaz described Pakistan-Saudi relations as a historic and time-tested partnership based on shared faith, mutual trust and close people-to-people ties.
He said Saudi Arabia’s continued progress, modernisation and development were a source of admiration for Pakistan.
Defence Cooperation Strengthened
The prime minister also highlighted the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, along with the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, describing these arrangements as part of the evolving strategic relationship between the countries.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has separately reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to implementing both defence agreements, while noting that operational details remain confidential.
Pakistan Condemns Attacks on Saudi Arabia
PM Shehbaz also reiterated Pakistan’s condemnation of recent attacks against Saudi Arabia, including the reported attempted drone attack near Makkah.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security and stressed the importance of protecting the sanctity of the Haramain Sharifain.
Commitment to Stronger Partnership
The prime minister expressed hope that Pakistan-Saudi relations would continue to expand across strategic and other areas of mutual interest, further strengthening the longstanding ties between the two countries.
