Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described Pakistan’s defence agreements with Saudi Arabia as a major milestone in bilateral relations. He said the agreements reflect both countries’ shared commitment to regional peace and security. The statement highlights growing cooperation between the two longstanding partners.
The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed ambassador, Dr Rajeh Tami Al-Buqami. Sharif welcomed the ambassador to Pakistan and congratulated him on taking up his new diplomatic assignment. He also expressed his best wishes for the ambassador’s success in strengthening relations between the two countries.
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During the meeting, Sharif noted significant progress in Pakistan-Saudi relations over recent years. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening existing institutional mechanisms for bilateral cooperation. The government aims to expand and deepen collaboration across different sectors through these arrangements.
Sharif stressed that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have consistently supported each other. He identified the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the Mecca Joint Defence Alliance as important milestones in their longstanding relationship. According to the prime minister, both arrangements reflect their shared approach to regional peace and security.
The remarks underline the importance both countries place on their longstanding partnership. Their cooperation includes efforts to strengthen institutional links and broaden engagement across various fields. The prime minister’s statement also highlighted the role of mutual support in maintaining close relations between Islamabad and Riyadh.
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia continue to emphasise their longstanding brotherly ties through diplomatic engagement. The ambassador’s meeting with Sharif provided an opportunity to discuss bilateral relations and future cooperation. However, the provided statement did not outline specific new initiatives or implementation timelines for the agreements.
Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia through established channels. He expressed confidence in the ambassador’s diplomatic responsibilities and wished him success in his new role. Both countries’ stated commitment to regional security remains central to their strategic relationship.