Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held telephonic conversation with Saudi counterpart – Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and discussed bilateral relations via telephonic conversation on Sunday a day earlier.
According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Shah Mahmood Qureshi reaffirmed Pakistan’s abiding fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia and conveyed his regards for His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and his son Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.
The foreign minister praised the steps taken by Saudi leadership in resolving differences among the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as well as the recent initiative for promoting resolution of issues in Yemen through dialogue and diplomacy.
Furthermore, Shah Mahmood Qureshi also accentuated Pakistan’s continued support for Saudi efforts aimed at promoting peace, security and prosperity in the region. He also reiterated Pakistan’s support for the Kingdom’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Meanwhile, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud acknowledged Pakistan’s continued and steadfast support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Moreover, FM Qureshi lauded Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s “Saudi Green Initiative” and the “Green Middle East Initiative” terming it as a significant move towards reducing global carbon emissions.
The Saudi dignitary also commended PM Imran Khan’s ground-breaking measures already taken in Pakistan, in the same arena.
FM Qureshi also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to augmenting cooperation with the Kingdom in all spheres. Appreciating the two countries’ collaboration in multilateral organizations, he hoped that this mutual support and partnership will further strengthen in future.
Both foreign ministers agreed to maintain steady momentum of high-level exchanges between the two countries.
