ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with the Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council, Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, on Tuesday and discussed bilateral ties, regional dynamics, and unity within the Muslim Ummah.
According to a statement issued by the National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq highlighted that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy deep-rooted relations based on faith, brotherhood, and mutual trust.
“Saudi Arabia has always been a sincere friend of Pakistan,” he said, emphasising that the newly signed Pakistan–Saudi Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement marks a “historic milestone” and “a proud achievement” for Pakistan.
He added that the agreement reflected both countries’ enduring friendship, confidence, and shared commitment to regional peace.
He said that stronger parliamentary ties between the two countries would bring the people of both nations closer.
Speaker Ayaz Sadiq expressed heartfelt best wishes for King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Chairman of the Shura Council Dr. Abdullah Al Sheikh, and the people of Saudi Arabia.
He praised the Saudi leadership for their role as the Custodians of the Two Holy Mosques and their efforts in promoting peace and unity within the Muslim world.
He also acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s cultural and moral leadership in the Islamic world and appreciated the Kingdom’s proactive role in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
“Pakistan is fortunate to have a role in protecting the Haramain Sharifain,” he noted, while adding that both the government and opposition in Pakistan stand united in strengthening relations with Saudi Arabia.
Speaker Ayaz Sadiq also thanked Saudi Arabia for its solidarity during the Pakistan-India conflict and appreciated the Kingdom’s consistent support for Pakistan’s stance on the Kashmir issue.
“Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have always shared common positions on international platforms,” he said.
He also congratulated Dr. Abdullah Al Sheikh on being awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour in recognition of his efforts to strengthen Pakistan-Saudi relations.
In response, Dr. Abdullah Al Sheikh expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and the Pakistani leadership.
“It is a pleasure to visit Pakistan. Our ties are growing stronger with time, and we stand shoulder to shoulder in every field,” said the Chairman of the Shura Council. “The defence agreement has brought our nations closer and is not aimed against any country.”
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اسپیکر قومی اسمبلی سردار ایاز صادق سے سعودی شوریٰ کونسل کے چیئرمین ڈاکٹر عبداللہ بن محمد بن ابرہیم الشیخ کی ملاقات۔ملاقات میں دوطرفہ تعلقات، پارلیمانی تعاون، خطے کی صورتحال اور مسلم امہ کے اتحاد پر تفصیلی تبادلہ خیال۔
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Dr. Al Sheikh highlighted the need to expand cooperation between the National Assembly of Pakistan and the Saudi Shura Council, noting that Pakistan holds a central place in Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy.
“There is an urgent need for unity and solidarity among Muslim nations to resolve the challenges facing the Ummah,” he stated.
A delegation of the Saudi Shura Council arrived in Islamabad on Monday to enhance parliamentary cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
The visit comes amid expanding political, economic, and defence cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to deeper institutional and people-to-people engagement.
