Islamabad, Monday, 24 November 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today received H.E. General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad.
The Prime Minister conveyed his warm wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm resolve to further strengthen the historic fraternal ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across all domains, including defence, security, and economic cooperation.
Welcoming General Al-Ruwaili, the Prime Minister expressed deep appreciation for the Kingdom’s unwavering support and solidarity for Pakistan. He underscored that the enduring partnership between the two brotherly countries is rooted in shared faith, common values, and mutual trust.
Recalling his successful visits to Riyadh over the past two months—during which the historic Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) was signed—the Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to deepening bilateral defence collaboration, including joint training, exercises, and exchange of expertise.
The Prime Minister also emphasized the shared resolve of both nations to combat terrorism and extremism in all forms, and to promote regional peace and stability.
General Al-Ruwaili conveyed warm greetings from the Saudi leadership to the Prime Minister and the people of Pakistan. He reaffirmed the Kingdom’s strong desire to further elevate the already excellent defence and strategic partnership between the two countries.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, SAPM Tariq Fatemi, and senior officials from both sides.