Pakistani PM Sharif receives new Saudi Ambassador
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received the new Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Rajeh Albugamy in Islamabad on Friday.Sharif congratulated the ambassador on his appointment, stressing that Pakistan-Saudi relations have developed significantly in recent years, and rea
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received the new Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Rajeh Albugamy in Islamabad on Friday.Sharif congratulated the ambassador on his appointment, stressing that Pakistan-Saudi relations have developed significantly in recent years, and reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening institutional cooperation and advancing the bilateral partnership across various sectors.He said Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have always stood by each other, describing the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement and the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement as historic milestones in their deep-rooted fraternal ties that reflect a shared commitment to regional peace and security.Albugamy conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and their wishes for further progress and prosperity for the government and people of Pakistan.Sharif asked the ambassador to convey his greetings to King Salman and the Crown Prince, reiterated Pakistan's support for the Kingdom, and expressed appreciation for the Saudi leadership's continuous economic and financial support.Albugamy thanked Sharif for Pakistan's fraternal stance toward the Kingdom and affirmed his commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties. Sharif wished him success in his duties and affirmed his government's readiness to provide full support.