ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have discussed the implications of the evolving situation in the Middle East region and beyond.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, during which they emphasised the importance of diplomatic engagement, said a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Monday.
They stressed dialogue, and sustained efforts to promote peace, stability, and security in the region.
It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, reaffirming Islamabad’s support for the kingdom and discussing regional security amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the talks were held in a restricted format and focused on strengthening bilateral ties and reviewing the evolving regional situation.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir were also present during the meeting.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan @FaisalbinFarhan. They exchanged views on the latest developments in the ongoing regional situation and its broader implications.… pic.twitter.com/XKOiVHaEJh
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 16, 2026
The trip came at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East following US–Israeli strikes on Iran. Pakistan has reiterated its strategic commitment to Saudi Arabia while calling for restraint to prevent a broader conflict in the region.
Meanwhile, the prime minister’s spokesperson for foreign media, Mosharraf Zaidi had reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong ties with Saudi Arabia, saying Islamabad would stand by the kingdom if necessary, while continuing efforts to encourage de-escalation in the region.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share long-standing political, economic and defence ties. The kingdom is home to more than two million Pakistani expatriates, whose remittances form a significant part of Pakistan’s foreign exchange inflows.
Saudi Arabia has also been a key economic partner for Pakistan, providing financial assistance, oil on deferred payment facilities and investment commitments during times of economic stress.
