ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki, has emphasised that the bilateral relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is strong, historic, and deeply rooted.
Speaking to Radio Pakistan following a farewell ceremony for pilgrims under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Programme for Hajj, the Ambassador highlighted the multifaceted nature of cooperation between the two countries, spanning economic and military domains.
Ambassador Al-Malki noted that recent agreements, particularly the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, have further strengthened these ties and are expected to open new avenues for collaboration.
He underscored that the Two Holy Mosques Guests Programme, guided by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to supporting deserving Hajj pilgrims from Pakistan and other Islamic nations.
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The Ambassador also reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s dedication, especially through the initiatives of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to facilitating the journey of Hajj pilgrims and ensuring their comfort in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.
It is pertinent to mention that Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki on Monday called on Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar and exchanged views on recent regional developments while reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations.
Both sides held detailed discussions on the fraternal Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relationship.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share long-standing, cordial relations spanning several decades, with cooperation across key sectors including defence, trade, economy, agriculture, livestock, and minerals.
Saudi Arabia remains Pakistan’s largest source of remittances and hosts more than 2.5 million Pakistani expatriates, highlighting the depth of economic and people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Last month, Saudi Arabia committed $3 billion in additional financial support to Pakistan and agreed to extend an existing $5 billion deposit.
