Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister's Meeting with the Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs in New York
Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Eng. Waleed Abdul Karim El-Khereiji, in New York today.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister commended the long-standing Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations and reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to further strengthening bilateral economic and security cooperation with the Kingdom. He lauded the remarkable progress made by the Kingdom under the visionary leadership of His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, and acknowledged Saudi Arabia's pivotal role in promoting regional and international peace and security.
Recognizing the deep-rooted strategic and economic ties between the two countries, the two leaders reiterated their resolve to expand economic cooperation and explore avenues for broad-based collaboration in trade, investment, and commercial sectors, emphasizing the vast investment opportunities available in Pakistan.
The two leaders also discussed the recent developments in the Middle East, including the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank. They called for the full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire, provision of adequate and unhindered humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza, and early commencement of reconstruction and progress toward the two state solution. They further underscored the critical role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in addressing issues concerning the Muslim Ummah.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to deepening their multifaceted partnership for mutual prosperity and regional stability.
Islamabad
19 February 2025
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