Isalamabad: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke over the phone to discuss the worsening situation in Gaza and broader regional developments, the Foreign Office confirmed late Tuesday night.
Both ministers exchanged views on the latest events in Gaza and Palestine, underscoring the need to maintain close coordination on mutual regional concerns.
They reiterated their shared commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East, stressing the urgency of addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and pursuing a lasting political resolution. Earlier this month, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, expressing optimism that it would end the two-year conflict and open the door to enduring peace in the region.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia maintain a deep and multifaceted relationship rooted in strategic, economic, and cultural ties. Saudi Arabia has been a significant provider of financial aid and oil to Pakistan. Their partnership also includes military cooperation and collaboration on broader international and regional issues. The two countries have frequently aligned their diplomatic efforts on key Muslim world matters.
In September 2025, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in Riyadh. This pact ensures that any armed attack against one country will be considered an attack on both. The agreement highlights growing defence cooperation and shared security interests between the two allies amid a turbulent regional environment.
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