UNITED NATIONS, Feb 19 (APP): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Tuesday called for the “full implementation” of the Gaza ceasefire, provision of adequate and unhindered humanitarian assistance to the people of besieged enclave, early commencement of its reconstruction and progress toward the two state solution resolve the Middle East crisis.
The call was contained in a statement issued by the Pakistan Mission to the UN on the meeting between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed Abdul Karim El-Khereiji in New York.
It said that the two leaders also discussed the recent developments in the Middle East, including the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank.
They further underscored the critical role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in addressing issues concerning the Muslim Ummah.
In his remarks, Senator Dar commended the long-standing Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations and reaffirmed Islamabad’s unwavering commitment to further strengthening bilateral economic and security cooperation with the Kingdom.
He lauded the remarkable progress made by Saudi Arabia under the visionary leadership of King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, and acknowledged Riyadh’s pivotal role in promoting regional and international peace and security.
Recognizing the deep-rooted strategic and economic ties between the two countries, the two leaders reiterated their resolve to expand economic cooperation and explore avenues for broad-based collaboration in trade, investment, and commercial sectors, emphasizing the vast investment opportunities available in Pakistan.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to deepening their multifaceted partnership for mutual prosperity and regional stability, the Pakistani mission said.
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