ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):Pa
kistan Ulema Council (PUC) Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has said the recent exchange of visits between high-ranking officials from Pa
kistan and Saudi Arabia has underscored the burgeoning alliance between the two nations, setting a robust foundation for future cooperation.
Talking to media the other day, he said Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, graced Pa
kistan Day parade as a distinguished guest and was honored with the prestigious Nishan Pa
kistan by the president of Pa
kistan.
Similarly, Pa
kistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, reciprocated the gesture with a significant visit to Saudi Arabia, engaging in crucial discussions with Saudi Crown Prince, Muhammad bin Salman, and other key leaders, Ashrafi said adding that these diplomatic endeavors not only reinforced the bonds between Pa
kistan and Saudi Arabia but also sent a resounding message of stability and progress to the global community.
The PUC chairman said General Munir’s steadfast efforts in fortifying relations with Saudi Arabia and other Islamic Arab countries had been commendable, reflecting Pa
kistan’s commitment to fostering solidarity within the Muslim world.
He said the reciprocal visits served as tangible evidence of the success of diplomatic initiatives aimed at enhancing Pa
kistan’s stature internationally.
Ashrafi said the enduring friendship between Pa
kistan and Saudi Arabia, characterized by robust cooperation and mutual consultation, remained unwavering.
He said in the wake of recent developments concerning Palestine issue after October 7, General Munir’s proactive engagement, a
longside Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman had further consolidated the partnership between Pa
kistan and Saudi Arabia on critical regional issues.
Moreover, he said the long-awaited realization of Saudi investment in Pa
kistan, epitomized by initiatives such as the Special Investment Facilitation Council, signifies a promising trajectory for economic collaboration not only between the two nations but also within the broader Islamic community.
Concluding his remarks, Ashrafi said the visit of Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister to Pa
kistan had signified not only a milestone for bilateral relations but also underscored the depth of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pa
kistan’s military leadership.
He said it heralded a new chapter in defense cooperation, paving the way for strengthened strategic alignment and mutual growth.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Ashrafi said Pa
kistan was poised to attain new milestones on both political and economic fronts, fostering cordial relations with allied nations, particularly the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
