WNAM REPORT : At the gracious invitation of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, welcomed the Prime Minister of Pakistan at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. The two leaders held a formal meeting in the presence of delegations from both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. At the start of the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended greetings and expressed good wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Both sides reviewed and discussed the historic and strategic relations between the two countries, as well as a range of issues of mutual interest.
In light of the historic partnership spanning nearly eight decades between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan rooted in brotherhood, Islamic solidarity, shared strategic interests, and close defense cooperation His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif signed the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
This agreement, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to enhance their security and contribute to peace and stability in the region and the wider world, aims to strengthen defense cooperation and reinforce joint defense and protection against any aggression. The agreement stipulates that any aggression against one country will be considered aggression against both.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed heartfelt gratitude to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He conveyed his best wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia for continued progress, prosperity, and well-being. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince reciprocated with best wishes for the good health and well-being of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, as well as for further development and prosperity of the brotherly people of Pakistan.
