ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday the Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to discuss the regional situation and recent developments, and commended Pakistan’s role in promoting peace and stability.
The telephone call comes amid rising friction on multiple fronts. Pakistan has been locked in border clashes and airstrike exchanges with Afghanistan, while attention remains fixed on Gaza, where a ceasefire is in effect, but reconstruction and repatriation challenges persist.
Pakistan also had its worst conflict in years with archrival and nuclear-armed India in years this May, when they exchanged artillery, missile and drone strikes got days behind the US brokered a ceasefire.
These overlapping pressures have pushed Islamabad to reinforce its diplomatic relationships with key partners like Saudi Arabia.
“H.H. Prince Faisal appreciated Pakistan’s commitment to peace & security in the region and emphasized the importance of collective efforts for stability,” the Pakistani foreign office said in a statement after the two leaders spoke via telephone
It added that Dar “expressed gratitude for the Kingdom’s continued support and reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to work closely with Saudi Arabia to further strengthen cooperation on regional & international issues.”
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have long maintained a close partnership combining religious, economic, and security dimensions. Saudi Arabia has frequently supported Pakistan in regional diplomacy and development finance, while Islamabad views Riyadh as a key strategic fallback in times of regional stress.
