Pakistan, Saudi Arabia move to deepen parliamentary, strategic partnership

October 6, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are poised to strengthen their parliamentary and strategic ties as a high-level delegation from the Kingdom visits Islamabad to explore new avenues of collaboration across multiple sectors, including trade, defense and regional stability.

The visit aims to enhance coordination between the Saudi Shura Council, Pakistan’s National Assembly and the Senate, fostering deeper institutional linkages and parliamentary diplomacy between the two nations.

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), both countries continue to enjoy a longstanding and brotherly relationship rooted in shared faith, mutual respect and common strategic goals.

The delegation’s engagements in Islamabad are expected to focus on advancing bilateral cooperation and identifying new opportunities for joint initiatives.

The visit follows an invitation extended by Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, during the signing of a mutual defense agreement in September, in which both sides reaffirmed their commitment to collective security pledging that any act of aggression against one would be considered an attack on both.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Farooq, described the delegation’s arrival as a “natural continuation of the enduring friendship” between the two nations, highlighting their shared vision for regional peace, stability, and economic progress.

The delegation, led by Speaker of the Saudi Shura Council Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh, includes senior officials such as Engineer Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Burik, Dr. Ibtisam bint Abdullah Al-Jubeir, and Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al-Wardi.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan share historic ties dating back to 1947, when the Kingdom was among the first nations to recognize Pakistan’s independence.

Their partnership was formalized through the Treaty of Friendship in 1951, which continues to underpin a robust alliance built on mutual trust, religious affinity, and shared strategic interests.

The visit marks another step toward expanding parliamentary engagement, strengthening defense cooperation, and reinforcing both countries’ roles as key partners in promoting regional development and stability.

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