ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi during a telephone call with his Saudi counterpart on Wednesday expressed Pakistan's appreciation for the kingdom's support for Pakistan and solidarity regarding the Kashmiri cause, the Pakistani Foreign Office said.

During the call, Qureshi and Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud discussed bilateral ties and the situation in the region, according to a statement by the Foreign Office.

"Foreign Minister Qureshi underlined that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have historic and deep-rooted fraternal ties which have stood the test of time. He appreciated consistent support of the Kingdom to Pakistan, especially in hour of need, and steadfast solidarity on the Kashmir cause," the statement read.

Qureshi also reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the "sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," and according to the Foreign Office, Price Faisal termed Pakistan as a "close brotherly country."

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy long-standing relations. The kingdom is home to over 3 million Pakistani expats.