ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its ongoing efforts to promote peace in the Middle East and its significant role in facilitating the recent ceasefire understanding between Pakistan and India.
The Prime Minister made these remarks during a meeting with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad, Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malkiy.
During the conversation, PM Sharif fondly recalled his telephone discussion with Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on June 24, where the two leaders deliberated on the current regional situation.
In the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm regards to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as to the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Salman. PM Sharif acknowledged the Kingdom’s pivotal role in facilitating peace and stability in the region and expressed gratitude for their continued support.
PM Sharif also emphasized that with Pakistan assuming the rotating Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July, Pakistan would look forward to Saudi Arabia’s support to ensure a smooth and successful tenure for the country at the UN.
In response, Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malkiy expressed Saudi Arabia’s appreciation for Pakistan’s significant contributions to regional peace and security. He also reaffirmed the Kingdom’s continued support for Pakistan in global and regional matters.
The discussions further highlighted the mutual respect and cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in maintaining peace and stability, particularly in the Middle East, as well as enhancing bilateral relations in various domains.
