Riyadh, September 17, 2025 (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received today Islamic Republic of Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, where an official reception ceremony was held in his honor.
The prime minister and the Crown Prince inspected the Guard of Honor.
Following the reception, the Crown Prince and the Pakistani prime minister held an official session of talks. During the meeting, they reviewed the close relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and discussed ways to enhance the strategic partnership between the two brotherly countries across various fields. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments, issues of common interest, and the efforts aimed at achieving security and stability.
The Crown Prince later hosted an official luncheon in honor of the prime minister of Pakistan.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Crown Prince and the Pakistani prime minister signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
The Pakistani prime minister then departed the Royal Court, where the Crown Prince bade him farewell.
Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Official News Agency of Pakistan reported that :
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that he was “deeply touched” by the heart-warming welcome accorded to him by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on his visit to Riyadh.
“Deeply touched by the heart-warming welcome accorded to me by my dear brother Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, on my visit to Riyadh,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline.
He said that from the unprecedented escort provided to his aircraft by the Royal Saudi Air Force jets to the smartly turned-out guard of the Saudi Armed Forces, the welcome reception spoke volumes about the abiding love and mutual respect between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
The prime minister said that his “most cordial” talks with the Crown Prince covered a wide range of issues, reviewing regional challenges and enhancing bilateral cooperation, deeply admiring the Saudi leader’s vision and leadership that he provided to the Muslim world.
On the bilateral front, he said that he greatly valued the Crown Prince’s consistent support and his keen interest in expanding Saudi investments, trade and business ties between the two countries.
“It is my fervent prayer that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia’s friendship continues to flourish and attain new heights of glory. Inshallah,” he added.
American Chamber of Commerce Qatar
Bangladeshi Community
Filipino Community
Indian Community
Nepali Community
Pakistani Community
Sri Lankan Community
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan share historic brotherly ties based on Islam, strong economic cooperation, defense partnership, and mutual support in regional and global affairs.