Pakistan PM: Strategic defense pact and Makkah Alliance mark milestones in ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the joint strategic defense agreement and the Makkah Defense Alliance as historic milestones in relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, reflecting both countries’ shared commitment to supporting regional peace and security. He reaffirmed Islamabad’s keenness to develop the bilateral partnership and strengthen institutional cooperation across various fields.

Sharif made these remarks while receiving Dr. Raja bin Tami Al-Buqami, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Pakistan, at his office in Islamabad. The prime minister congratulated Al-Buqami on his new diplomatic post and noted that Saudi-Pakistani relations have witnessed significant progress in recent years.

Sharif emphasized the strength of ties between the two countries, highlighting their consistent mutual support. He reiterated the Pakistani government and people’s backing for Saudi Arabia and its citizens, and expressed appreciation for the ongoing economic and financial support provided by the Saudi leadership to Pakistan.

During the meeting, Ambassador Al-Buqami conveyed greetings from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the Pakistani prime minister, along with their wishes for further progress and prosperity for Pakistan and its people.

For his part, the Saudi ambassador thanked Sharif for Pakistan’s fraternal stance toward the Kingdom, affirming the depth of the longstanding strategic relationship and his commitment to further strengthening cooperation in all areas.