PM Shehbaz Meets Mohammed bin Salman, Agree on Joint Efforts for Regional Peace

JEDDAH: The Prime Minister of Pakistan held a restricted meeting with Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia here on Thursday.

Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir were also present, said a press statement issued by Prime Minister's Office Media Wing.

At the outset, the Prime Minister conveyed his respectful regards and best wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and expressed profound appreciation for the Kingdom’s longstanding support to Pakistan.

The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity and support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in these challenging times.

Both leaders had an in depth exchange of views on the recent developments in the region and agreed to work together for regional peace and stability.

The Prime Minister assured His Royal Highness that Pakistan would always stand firmly with the Kingdom of Saudi  Arabia and strive for their mutual desire for peace in the region.

PM Shehbaz Sharif departed for Pakistan following a meeting with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman.

At the Royal Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport, the Prime Minister was seen off by the Deputy Governor of the Mecca Region, His Royal Highness Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Also present to bid farewell were Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq, Pakistan’s Consul General in Jeddah Syed Mustafa Rabbani, as well as other officials and members of the Pakistani diplomatic mission.