PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Resolve to Protect Saudi Sovereignty

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy, on Friday, October 16. He welcomed the ambassador, congratulated him on assuming his responsibilities and assured him of Pakistan’s full support and cooperation in further strengthening the fraternal ties between the two countries.

Condemnation of the Attacks

The Prime Minister strongly condemned the recent increase in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed concern over the loss of lives and injuries to innocent people, including Pakistani citizens. He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have always stood shoulder to shoulder, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to stand with the Kingdom in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

Defence and Institutional Cooperation

Shehbaz described the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance as historic milestones that reflect both countries’ shared commitment to regional peace and security. He said bilateral relations have made significant progress in recent years and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening existing institutional mechanisms to deepen cooperation across sectors.

Thanks to Saudi Leadership

The Prime Minister thanked the Saudi leadership for its longstanding economic and financial assistance to Pakistan.