Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s steadfast support for Pakistan during a congratulatory phone call with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who assumed office earlier this month.
The crown prince congratulated the prime minister on his re-election, a PM Office press release said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz thanked the Saudi crown prince for the telephone call as well as the warm message of greetings he had sent immediately after he had assumed office.
The prime minister also conveyed his sincerest wishes and prayers for the health and well-being of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
Highlighting the historic and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, PM Shehbaz praised the Saudi government’s unwavering commitment and support for Pakistan. He also extended blessings for the month of Ramadan to the Saudi leadership and people, praying for peace and prosperity for Muslims worldwide.
Furthermore, PM Shehbaz extended an official invitation to the crown prince to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience, expressing the anticipation of a warm welcome from the people of Pakistan.
The invitation was well received by MBS, who acknowledged the “kind sentiments” and the eagerness of the Pakistani people.
