ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Saudi Shura Council, led by its Speaker, Dr. Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, arrived in Islamabad on Monday to enhance parliamentary cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, extended a warm welcome to the Saudi parliamentary delegation upon its arrival at the airport.
The Saudi Shura Council delegation is visiting Pakistan on the special invitation of Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the National Assembly secretariat said in a statement on X.
“The visit reflects the historic and ever-strengthening brotherly relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—rooted in mutual respect, shared faith, and a common vision for regional peace and prosperity,” it said.
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Hon’ble Speaker of the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, extended a warm welcome to the parliamentary delegation of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by the Hon’ble Chairman of the Shura Council, H.E. Dr. Abdullah… pic.twitter.com/MnfUUQWBqr— National Assembly 🇵🇰 (@NAofPakistan) October 6, 2025
“In a statement, Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh has highlighted the deep-rooted strategic relations between the two countries,” Radio Pakistan said.
“He expressed hope that the visit would contribute to opening new opportunities for cooperation between the council, the National Assembly of Pakistan, and the Senate of Pakistan.”
During his stay in Islamabad, Al-Sheikh will hold official talks with National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and meet several senior Pakistani officials to review bilateral relations and discuss ways to further strengthen ties.
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.
The relationship between the countries was established in September 1947 when Saudi Arabia became one of the first countries to recognise Pakistan following its independence. This was soon followed by the signing of a Treaty of Friendship in 1951.
