Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Reaffirming the fraternal relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Monday reiterated commitment to further enhance and deepen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.
During a telephonic conversation with his Saudi counterpart, the foreign minister thanked the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for precious flood relief aid to Pakistan, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.
Cooperation in diverse fields
The two sides also discussed the recent developments in Afghanistan, including the ban on women.
They reaffirmed the significance of guaranteeing women’s rights and their equal and full participation in all aspects of life.
They also reiterated their support for peace, security, and stability in Afghanistan and the importance of international engagement for building a more sustainable future for the Afghan people.
Foreign Minister Bilawal apprised his Saudi Arabian counterpart of the upcoming International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan. The conference is being held in Geneva on 9 January 2023.
The Saudi Arabian foreign minister conveyed the Kingdom’s strong support for all initiatives to reinforce and strengthen Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts.
