ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Saudi officials have held discussions on avenues for enhanced strategic cooperation between the two countries, Pakistan’s Press Information Department (PID) said on Friday.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share a long-standing strategic partnership in political, security and economic domains, underpinned by deep religious and cultural ties. The two countries maintain high-level engagements and consultations on regional and global developments, often aligning on issues related to peace, stability and the Muslim world.

In September last year, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark defense pact, under which aggression against one country will be treated as an attack against both. The pact signaled a push by both governments to formalize long-standing military ties into a binding security commitment.

On Friday, Saudi ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki met with Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik in Islamabad, according to a PID statement.

“During the meeting, both sides held comprehensive discussions on avenues for enhanced mutual and strategic cooperation,” the statement said.

Malik highlighted Pakistan’s priorities in climate resilience and sustainable development, and emphasized the importance of international partnerships in addressing global environmental challenges, according to the PID. He appreciated Saudi Arabia’s continued support and engagement with Pakistan across multiple sectors.

“The Saudi ambassador reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation,” it said. “Both sides reiterated the deep-rooted, brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and expressed confidence that the longstanding partnership would continue to grow.”