PM Shehbaz hails kingdom's 'longstanding economic support' in meeting with Saudi finance minister

Says it has played a vital role in stability, emphasises Pakistan’s commitment to expanding cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday lauded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the kingdom’s longstanding economic and financial support to Pakistan, saying it had played a vital 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 called on him at the Prime Minister's House during his one-day visit to Islamabad.

“The prime minister conveyed his respectful regards 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: 10 April 2026.

Prime Minister’s Meeting with H.E. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, Finance Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, Finance Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who was on a one-day visit to… pic.twitter.com/DAvAINa4Vo

— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) April 10, 2026

Recalling his recent telephone conversation with the crown prince, the statement said the premier "expressed appreciation for the crown prince’s deep affection towards Pakistan as well as for the kingdom's longstanding economic and financial support to Pakistan over the years, that had played a vital role in Pakistan's economic stability".

PM Shehbaz reiterated that the people and government of Pakistan had always stood shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia at all times.

“This is an abiding bond between both countries that has grown stronger under the patronage of his royal highness the crown prince,” the premier said.

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He emphasised Pakistan’s strong commitment to expanding cooperation with the kingdom in all spheres, particularly in trade, investment and economic development.

“The Saudi finance minister thanked the prime minister and reaffirmed the resolve of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to further strengthen the longstanding, deep-rooted fraternal bonds 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 PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.

The meeting came a day after PM Shehbaz held a telephone conversation with the Saudi crown prince, reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering and unflinching solidarity and support for Saudi Arabia.

He also condemned Iran's missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia's energy facilities, terming them a “serious violation” of the kingdom's sovereignty and a dangerous escalation.

During the phone call, the prime minister assured the crown prince that the people and government of Pakistan would always stand shoulder to shoulder with their Saudi brothers and sisters, just as the Saudi leadership and people had always supported Pakistan through thick and thin.

On the same day, DPM Dar also held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and discussed the regional situation and evolving developments.

The deputy prime minister also shared the latest developments regarding Pakistan's continued efforts to promote dialogue and diplomatic engagement in pursuit of peace and stability in the region.