Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran to end military operations, reached through mediation efforts by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s aspiration for a lasting agreement that enhances regional security and stability. The remarks came during a phone call the Crown Prince received on Friday from Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who expressed his appreciation for the Kingdom’s support in efforts to reach the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. In turn, the Crown Prince welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran to end military operations and emphasized the Kingdom’s hope that it would lead to a durable arrangement that strengthens security and stability across the region. The two leaders also reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and explored avenues to enhance joint cooperation. For his part, Shehbaz Sharif said in a post on his official account on the social media platform X that the phone call was marked by warmth and mutual appreciation. He added that he congratulated Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the signing of the “historic Islamabad peace agreement.” The Pakistani prime minister stressed that the Saudi Crown Prince’s leadership, together with the Kingdom’s steadfast commitment to supporting security, stability and peace in the Middle East, had been a key pillar in advancing efforts to overcome the region’s crisis. Shehbaz Sharif added: “We agreed that the next phase requires continued commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as the primary path forward, while maintaining the highest level of vigilance against any attempts to undermine the peace process or obstruct the progress achieved.” He further expressed deep appreciation for the exceptional level reached in Saudi-Pakistani relations, affirming his desire to continue working jointly to strengthen the economic partnership between the two countries under the vision and leadership of Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
