Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. File
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday (March 29, 2026) pledged assist to Saudi Arabia and appreciated the Kingdom for displaying “exceptional restraint” in the course of the ongoing battle in West Asia.
Mr. Sharif was speaking to Saudi Overseas Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who known as on the Prime Minister, in accordance with a press release by the PMO.
“Whereas reaffirming Pakistan’s full and unwavering solidarity and assist with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Prime Minister appreciated the exceptional restraint exercised by Saudi Arabia amid the present disaster and warranted the Saudi Overseas Minister that Pakistan would at all times stand shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia,” in accordance with the assertion.
The Prime Minister recalled his latest conversations with the Crown Prince, together with their assembly in Jeddah on March 12.
Pakistan on Sunday (March 29) hosted a quadrilateral summit of Overseas Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkiye, to debate the continuing battle in West Asia and efforts to barter peace.
The Overseas Ministers mentioned the evolving regional state of affairs and exchanged views on safety points whereas exploring choices for broader peace within the area, an official mentioned. The talks had been held amidst a delay within the direct talks between the U.S. and Iran. No assertion was issued after the assembly.
Whereas emphasising the Kingdom’s management function within the Muslim Ummah, Mr. Sharif burdened the necessity to forge unity throughout the Islamic nations at this essential time.
The Prime Minister additionally conveyed his regards for King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and heat greetings for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Individually, Overseas Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan and Overseas Minister of Egypt Badr Abdelatty known as on the Prime Minister, who warmly welcomed them.
Printed – March 30, 2026 01:59 am IST