Saying it has played a vital role in stability, underlines Pakistan’s commitment to expanding cooperation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday praised Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the kingdom’s long-standing economic and financial support to Pakistan, saying it had played a crucial role in the country’s stability.
The remarks came during a meeting between the Prime Minister and Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, who visited him at the Prime Minister’s House during his one-day visit to Islamabad.
“The prime minister conveyed his respectful greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,” the prime minister’s office said in a statement.
ISLAMABAD: April 10, 2026.
Prime Minister’s meeting with HE Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who was on a one-day visit to… pic.twitter.com/DAvAINa4Vo
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) 10 April 2026
Recalling his recent telephone conversation with the Crown Prince, the statement said the Prime Minister “expressed appreciation for the Crown Prince’s deep devotion to Pakistan as well as the Kingdom’s long-standing economic and financial support to Pakistan over the years, which had played a vital role in Pakistan’s economic stability”.
Prime Minister Shehbaz reiterated that the people and government of Pakistan had always stood shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia at all times.
“This is an ongoing bond between both countries that has grown stronger under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince,” the Prime Minister said.
He emphasized Pakistan’s strong commitment to expand cooperation with the Kingdom in all areas, especially in trade, investment and economic development.
“The Saudi Finance Minister thanked the Prime Minister and reaffirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s decision to further strengthen the long-standing, deep-rooted brotherly ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as envisioned by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,” the statement added.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.
