New Saudi Ambassador Meets PM Shehbaz Sharif, Ishaq Dar in Islamabad
The meetings marked the Saudi envoy’s diplomatic engagements with Pakistan’s senior leadership following his recent arrival in the country.
Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, held separate meetings with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Friday.
The meetings marked the Saudi envoy’s diplomatic engagements with Pakistan’s senior leadership following his recent arrival in the country.
During his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, both sides reaffirmed the longstanding fraternal relations and strategic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Dar emphasised the importance of further strengthening bilateral cooperation for mutual progress and prosperity, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to advancing their partnership.
Ambassador Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy conveyed greetings from the Saudi leadership to Pakistan’s leadership and people.
The Deputy Prime Minister reciprocated with warm greetings and best wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; and Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud.
Dar also extended his best wishes to the people of Saudi Arabia and wished the newly appointed ambassador a successful diplomatic tenure in Pakistan.
Earlier, Ambassador Albugamy also called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia maintain longstanding diplomatic, economic and defence relations, with both countries continuing to emphasise closer cooperation and coordination on matters of mutual interest.
The Saudi ambassador’s meetings with Pakistan’s top leadership reflect the continued diplomatic engagement between Islamabad and Riyadh as both countries seek to further strengthen their strategic partnership.
