ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia in protecting its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity amid an escalation in Houthi attacks.
The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting with newly appointed Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy, who called on him in Islamabad on Friday.
Shehbaz strongly condemned the recent surge in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which claimed precious lives and left numerous people injured, including Pakistani nationals.
He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had consistently supported each other through challenging times, describing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance as significant milestones in their longstanding brotherly relationship.
The prime minister said these agreements reflected the two countries’ shared resolve to promote regional peace and security.
He also highlighted the substantial progress made in bilateral relations in recent years and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening existing institutional frameworks to expand cooperation across multiple sectors.
Shehbaz expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its continued economic and financial assistance to Pakistan.
Concluding the meeting, the prime minister wished Ambassador Albugamy success in his diplomatic assignment and assured him of Islamabad’s full cooperation in further deepening the historic ties between the two countries.
