Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin and called for an “immediate end to hostilities and return to normalcy” amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the premier reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed complete solidarity and unequivocal support for the Kingdom and its people, in these challenging times.
While appreciating the leadership of the Kingdom for demonstrating remarkable restraint in the current crisis, PM Shehbaz reassured that Pakistan would always stand by Saudi Arabia and its people, just as they had always supported Pakistan, through thick and thin.
The prime minister called for an immediate end to hostilities and a return to normalcy so that the regional situation could be stabilised. He called for unity and harmony in the ranks of the Ummah, which was needed more than ever before.
He briefed the Saudi Crown Prince on Pakistan’s constructive diplomatic outreach to all parties, urging de-escalation and resolution of differences through dialogue and diplomacy.
The Crown Prince deeply appreciated Pakistan’s peace efforts. Both leaders agreed to maintain their close coordination between the two countries, at all levels.
Separately, the prime minister – in a post on X – said he spoke with Saudi Crown Prince to convey warm Eid ul Fitr greetings to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the royal family and the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia.
“I reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the recent attacks on the Kingdom and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity and unequivocal support for Saudi Arabia in these challenging times,” he wrote.
PM Shehbaz further said he stressed the urgent need for de-escalation, an end to hostilities, and unity in the ranks of the Ummah.
Separately, Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and discussed regional situation.
During their warm and cordial conversation, the prime minister conveyed Eid ul Fitr greetings to the Amir of Qatar and the brotherly people of Qatar. These sentiments and good wishes were reciprocated by the Qatari Amir, a press release issued by the PM Office said.
The prime minister expressed his serious concern over the ongoing hostilities in the region. He reiterated strong condemnation of the attacks against Qatar and other brotherly Gulf countries and conveyed deep condolences over the loss of precious lives in these attacks, while praying for the injured.
He assured his highness of Pakistan’s full solidarity and support with the brotherly people of Qatar, especially at this challenging time.
While appreciating Qatar’s remarkable restraint in the wake of the ongoing hostilities, the prime minister apprised the Amir of Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach and its peace efforts. He emphasized that Pakistan had consistently called on all parties to de-escalate and resolve their differences through dialogue and diplomacy.
His Highness the Amir appreciated Pakistan’s sincere diplomatic efforts for regional peace. Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact in the coming days.