Key points
- Talks focus on diplomatic and security cooperation
- Pakistan briefs delegation on foreign policy
- Visit highlights strong Pak-Saudi defence ties
ISLAMABAD: A Saudi defence delegation visited Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday to receive briefings on Islamabad’s diplomatic priorities and international engagements, as the two countries continue to deepen security cooperation and enhance consultations on regional and global issues.
The visit took place against the backdrop of sustained high-level engagement between Islamabad and Riyadh, with ongoing contacts covering defence, diplomatic and economic cooperation.
According to an official statement, the 15-member delegation from the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Command and Staff College held meetings with senior officials at the foreign ministry.
“The visit of the delegation to Pakistan is a manifestation of excellent defense and security relations between the two countries,” the foreign ministry said.
Pakistan’s foreign policy
It added that officials briefed the delegation on Pakistan’s foreign policy issues and bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia, followed by an interactive session.
The head of the delegation thanked Pakistani authorities for facilitating the visit, the statement said.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia maintain close defense and security cooperation, including training exchanges and joint exercises.
In September last year, the two countries signed a bilateral security agreement under which aggression against one would be treated as a threat to the other.
While Saudi diplomats are regular visitors to the Pakistani foreign ministry, such visits by defense delegations are rare, reflecting that the two sides seek to understand each other’s defense and diplomatic perspectives more closely.
