{"id":36606,"date":"2026-08-28T05:32:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T05:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=36606"},"modified":"2026-08-28T05:32:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T05:32:19","slug":"pm-shehbaz-lauds-saudi-envoys-contribution-to-strengthening-bilateral-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=36606","title":{"rendered":"PM Shehbaz lauds Saudi envoy\u2019s contribution to strengthening bilateral ties"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Saudi ambassador describes his stay in Pakistan as a &#8216;deeply memorable and rewarding experience&#8217;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/et-shayan1787808847-0\/et-shayan1787808847-0-640x480.webp\" alt=\"prime minister shehbaz sharif met saudi arabia s ambassador to pakistan nawaf bin said al malki photo x\" title=\"prime minister shehbaz sharif met saudi arabia s ambassador to pakistan nawaf bin said al malki photo x\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Arabia\u2019s Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki. Photo: X<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Saudi Arabia\u2019s Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki in a farewell call at the prime minister\u2019s house in Islamabad following the completion of the envoy\u2019s official tenure, the&nbsp;Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO) said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the PMO, the prime minister congratulated the &#8220;Saudi Ambassador on the successful completion of his official assignment&#8221; and lauded his \u201coutstanding contribution\u201d towards further strengthening the deep-rooted fraternal and strategic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The prime minister conveyed his warmest regards and best wishes for the health and well-being of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman,&#8221; the statement added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, H.E. Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the PM House, Islamabad, after completion of his official tenure in Pakistan.<br><br>The Prime Minister congratulated the Saudi\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mkV8TUDHD7\">pic.twitter.com\/mkV8TUDHD7<\/a>\u2014 Prime Minister&#8217;s Office (@PakPMO)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PakPMO\/status\/2092841591946051622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia\u2019s steadfast support and generous assistance, as well as its pivotal role in promoting peace and stability in the region, the PMO said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Malki expressed his \u201cprofound gratitude\u201d to PM Shehbaz and the government of Pakistan for the warmth, cooperation and hospitality extended to him throughout his assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2622750\/pm-shehbaz-departs-to-pakistan-after-wrapping-up-his-ksa-visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PM Shehbaz returns to Pakistan after wrapping up three-day KSA visit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Saudi ambassador described his stay in Pakistan as a \u201cdeeply memorable and rewarding experience\u201d and reaffirmed his personal commitment to the continued strengthening of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations, the PMO added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PM Shehbaz wished Al-Malki continued success in his future endeavours, the statement concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pakistan eyes strategic economic ties with KSA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PM Shehbaz&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2625906\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on Tuesday&nbsp;<\/a>said Pakistan was keen to elevate its economic relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial strategic economic partnership in line with the vision of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high-level Saudi business delegation, led by Chairman of the Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council, Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, called on the prime minister here at the PM House, a news release said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While recalling the longstanding brotherly ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom, the prime minister discussed avenues for expanding economic cooperation and investment between the two brotherly countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reference Link:- <a href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2625994\/pm-shehbaz-lauds-saudi-envoys-contribution-to-strengthening-bilateral-ties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2625994\/pm-shehbaz-lauds-saudi-envoys-contribution-to-strengthening-bilateral-ties<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi ambassador describes his stay in Pakistan as a &#8216;deeply memorable and rewarding experience&#8217; Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Arabia\u2019s Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki. 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