FM Bilawal, Saudi counterpart reiterate commitment to deepen bilateral ties

FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari spoke with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Monday, ARY News reported.

Reaffirming the fraternal relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the two foreign ministers reiterated their mutual commitment to further enhance and deepen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.

FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari thanked the leadership of the Saudi Arabia for valuable flood relief assistance to Pakistan.

The foreign minister apprised his Saudi counterpart of the upcoming international conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan, which is being held in Geneva on January 9 – 2023.

The Saudi foreign minister conveyed the Kingdom’s strong support for all initiatives aimed at strengthening and reinforcing Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts.

They also discussed the recent developments in Afghanistan. They reaffirmed the importance of guaranteeing women’s rights and their full and equal participation in all aspects of life.

They also reiterated their support for security, stability and peace in Afghanistan and the importance of international engagement for building a more sustainable future for the Afghan people.

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