ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its assistance in evacuating Pakistani nationals from Sudan during a phone call with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan.
The two leaders also agreed to closely coordinate efforts to further facilitate evacuations from Sudan.
During the call, Bhutto Zardari conveyed Eid greetings to Prince Faisal bin Farhan and expressed confidence that the resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran will lead to regional peace and prosperity.
Pakistan-Saudi Arabia fraternal relationship
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a strong and longstanding fraternal relationship based on mutual trust, understanding, and close cooperation.
Saudi Arabia is home to over two million Pakistanis who contribute to the progress, prosperity, and economic development of both countries. The people of Pakistan hold the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in high esteem.
The phone call between the two foreign ministers also covered regional and global issues of mutual interest.
The close coordination between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is expected to continue in the future to strengthen their bilateral ties and further cooperation.
