PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional developments

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and discussed and exchanged views on the regional situation and current developments.

While expressing Pakistan’s complete solidarity with the Kingdom, the prime minister said that it was imperative to maintain regional peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy.

The prime minister also emphasized the need to maintain unity and harmony among the ranks of the Ummah, in the midst of various current challenges, according to a press statement issued by the PM House.

During their very warm and cordial discussion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his respectful regards and good wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The Prime Minister thanked the Saudi Crown Prince for his warmth and affection towards Pakistan.

Both leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening the long-standing fraternal bonds between both countries, which had attained new heights during recent months.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman thanked the prime minister for the telephone call and reiterated the Kingdom’s desire to expand cooperation with Pakistan in all areas of mutual interest. He also expressed his desire to undertake an official visit to Pakistan in the coming year.