ISTANBUL, 24 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Islamabad’s full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dar expressed these views during a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Istanbul on the sidelines of the R-4 Ministerial Meeting. During the meeting, the two leaders highlighted the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and underscored the importance of the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the Makkah Defense Alliance. They also reiterated their shared commitment to promoting regional peace, security and stability. Both sides reaffirmed the enduring strength of their bilateral relationship and expressed their resolve to further strengthen the strategic partnership through enhanced cooperation in areas of mutual interest and regular consultations at all levels. The meeting reflected the two countries’ continued commitment to close coordination and cooperation in support of regional stability and their shared strategic interests.