Pakistan, KSA agree to remain in close coordination for peace in region

Published Date: April 3, 2026

Published On: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to continue to coordinate their positions closely in order to secure peace and stability in the region.

This understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Islamabad on Sunday.

During the warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister warmly welcomed the Saudi Foreign Minister and conveyed his respectful regards for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and warm greetings for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

While reaffirming Pakistan’s full and unwavering solidarity and support with the Kingdom, Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the remarkable restraint exercised by Saudi Arabia amid the current crisis. He assured the Saudi Foreign Minister that Pakistan would always stand shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia.

The Prime Minister recalled his recent conversations with the Crown Prince, including their meeting in Jeddah on 12th of this month. He shared with the Saudi Foreign Minister Pakistan’s extensive diplomatic outreach during the current crisis, including the mediation efforts for de-escalation and bringing both the United States and Iran to the negotiating table. 

While emphasizing the Kingdom’s leadership role in the Muslim Ummah, the Prime Minister stressed upon the need to forge unity within the Islamic countries at this critical time.

The Saudi Foreign Minister thanked the Prime Minister for receiving him and shared with him the latest Saudi perspective on the regional situation.

During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, National Security Advisor Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi assisted the Prime Minister.