Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Meets PM Shehbaz Sharif Amid Regional Crisis
By Sabeeh Zanair :
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a high-stakes meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday to coordinate a unified response to the escalating volatility in the Middle East. The visit underscores the “all-weather” strategic partnership between Islamabad and Riyadh as both nations seek to prevent a wider regional conflict.
Strategic Consultations
The Prime Minister was supported by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. Muhammad Asim Malik, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Tariq Fatemi.
During the discussions, Prime Minister Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s “unwavering solidarity” with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He specifically commended Riyadh for exercising “remarkable restraint” amidst the current geopolitical crisis a reference to the heightened tensions following recent military escalations in the region.
Mediation and De-escalation Efforts
A central theme of the meeting was Pakistan’s active diplomatic role. The Prime Minister detailed Islamabad’s extensive outreach and mediation efforts aimed at bringing the United States and Iran to the negotiating table. This follows the Prime Minister’s recent high-level engagements, including a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on March 12.
Mr. Sharif emphasized that at this critical juncture, the “leadership role” of Saudi Arabia within the Muslim Ummah is vital. He called for renewed unity among Islamic nations to navigate the complexities of the current regional security landscape.
Unified Stance on Stability
Prince Faisal expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and provided the latest Saudi perspective on the unfolding situation. The Foreign Minister’s visit is seen as a move to synchronize the diplomatic pulses of two of the Islamic world’s most influential capitals.
The meeting concluded with a formal agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to maintain close coordination. Both nations pledged to align their diplomatic positions to secure long-term peace and stability in the region.
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