Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the Pakistan\u2013Saudi Arabia defence cooperation agreement is rooted in brotherhood and mutual trust, emphasizing that both nations, by working together, can secure a stronger position in the global community.
\nHe was addressing a luncheon held here at the Prime Minister\u2019s House in honour of the visiting Saudi delegation led by Prince Mansour bin Mohammad bin Saad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, federal ministers, senior officials, and prominent business figures attended the event.
\nPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed Prince Mansour, saying it was a pleasure to see him again, noting that \u201cwe are gathered here today as one family.\u201d
\nHe recalled his long-standing relationship with Saudi Arabia, sharing that he first visited the Kingdom in the 1960s and had since witnessed its remarkable progress. He described his recent visit to Riyadh as \u201cunique and unforgettable,\u201d lauding the warm hospitality extended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Saudi people.
\n\u201cThe Saudi leadership and people have always stood by Pakistan through every trial and difficulty,\u201d he said, reaffirming that every Muslim is ready to sacrifice for the sanctity of the holy sites.
\nThe prime minister underlined that the Pakistan\u2013Saudi defence pact formalizes a relationship founded on deep fraternity. \u201cWe are true brothers, and a brother always stands by his brother. We will always remain protectors of the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah,\u201d he declared.
\nHighlighting the growing scope of bilateral cooperation, the prime minister said both countries are determined to enhance ties based on trade, investment, research, and innovation. \u201cThis is a time of golden opportunities. Together, we can transform our shared business vision into reality,\u201d he said.
\nThe prime minister praised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman\u2019s dynamic and visionary leadership, crediting it for transforming Saudi society. \u201cTime and circumstances wait for no one. We must prepare ourselves for new challenges and opportunities. With cooperation and unity, we can establish a firm place in the global community,\u201d he added.
\nThe prime minister expressed confidence that Pakistan has a capable team ready to implement the agreed initiatives, while Saudi officials are equally enthusiastic about moving forward with new agreements.
\nPrince Mansour bin Mohammad bin Saad Al Saud, in his remarks, said that he had met senior Saudi ministers before arriving in Pakistan to brief them on potential strategic projects.
\nHe said the Saudi business community was keen to invest in Pakistan and appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif\u2019s focus on expanding cooperation in key sectors.
\nHe reaffirmed that the Saudi side shared Pakistan\u2019s priorities and would work closely to realize mutually beneficial goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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