The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, received today (Friday) in his office at the Prime Minister's Secretariat in Islamabad, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Pakistan, Dr. Rajeh bin Thami Al-Buqami, on the occasion of his assuming his new diplomatic duties.

The Prime Minister welcomed the ambassador and congratulated him on taking up his responsibilities, emphasizing that Pakistani-Saudi relations have witnessed significant development in recent years, reiterating his country's commitment to enhancing institutional cooperation mechanisms and developing the bilateral partnership in various fields.

He pointed out that the Kingdom and Pakistan have always stood by each other, and that the Joint Strategic Defense Agreement and the Mecca Alliance for Defense represent two historical milestones in the enduring brotherly relations between the two countries, reflecting their mutual commitment to supporting regional peace and security.

During the meeting, Ambassador Al-Buqami conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, along with their wishes for the Government of Pakistan and its people for further progress and prosperity.

For his part, the Prime Minister conveyed his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his Crown Prince, reiterating the support of the Government of Pakistan and its people for the Kingdom and the Saudi people, and expressing his appreciation for the ongoing economic and financial support provided by the Saudi leadership to his country.

In turn, Ambassador Al-Buqami expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for Pakistan's brotherly positions towards the Kingdom, affirming the depth of the established strategic relations between the two countries and his eagerness to work towards enhancing them in various fields.

At the end of the meeting, the Prime Minister wished Ambassador Al-Buqami success and prosperity in carrying out his duties, confirming the readiness of the Pakistani government to provide all forms of support and cooperation that contribute to strengthening the brotherly relations between the two sister countries.