By Khawaja Hamza

ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during a meeting with the newly arrived Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy.

Welcoming the ambassador to Pakistan, the prime minister congratulated him on assuming his new diplomatic responsibilities and expressed his best wishes for a successful tenure.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the significant progress in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations in recent years and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening existing institutional mechanisms to expand bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

The prime minister strongly condemned the recent escalation in Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, which had resulted in the loss of precious lives and injuries to numerous innocent people, including Pakistani nationals.

He emphasized that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had consistently stood by each other through challenging times. He also described the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance as historic milestones in the longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries, reflecting their shared commitment to regional peace and security.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s position, the prime minister stated that Pakistan stood shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its longstanding economic and financial assistance to Pakistan.

He wished Ambassador Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy success in his diplomatic assignment and assured him of Pakistan’s full support and cooperation in further strengthening the enduring fraternal ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.