The Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this evening.
During their very warm and cordial discussion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his respectful regards and good wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as well as for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Prime Minister thanked His Royal Highness for his warmth and affection towards Pakistan. Both leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening of the long-standing fraternal bonds between both countries, that had attained new heights during recent months.
The two leaders also discussed and exchanged views on the regional situation and current developments. The Prime Minister emphasized upon the need to maintain unity and harmony among the ranks of the Ummah, in the midst of various current challenges. While expressing Pakistan's complete solidarity with the Kingdom, the Prime Minister said that it was imperative to maintain regional peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman thanked the Prime Minister for the telephone call and reiterated the Kingdom's desire to expand cooperation with Pakistan in all areas of mutual interest. He also expressed his desire to undertake an official visit to Pakistan in the coming year.