On Tuesday, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, where they agreed to improve security cooperation.
Strategic military cooperation, shared Islamic history, and economic interests have all played a significant role in the long-standing and complex relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
These relationships have traditionally included military cooperation, energy supply, and economic support; Saudi Arabia is a major supplier of both oil and financial support to Pakistan.
At the Saudi interior minister’s ministry headquarters in Riyadh, Naqvi met with him at a high level today. They talked about cooperation and shared security goals.
Strengthening bilateral cooperation was emphasized by both leaders, especially in tackling common security issues and fighting drug smuggling.
Naqvi and his party were cordially received by Prince Abdulaziz, who also reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s unwavering support for Pakistan. In response, Naqvi emphasized the two nations’ close religious and familial relations.
In an effort to further “solidify the historic and strategic partnership” between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration on anti-drug initiatives and other topics of shared interest.
Ambassador Ahmed Farooq, Director General Mustafa Jamal Qazi of Passports and Immigration, and Additional Secretary Riffat Mukhtar Raja of the Interior Ministry were among the Pakistani officials in attendance at the meeting.
Among those on the Saudi side were the director general of anti-narcotics, lieutenant general Mohammed Al-Bassami, deputy interior minister Nasser Al-Dawood, and others.
After meeting with Saudi Interior Minister Dr. Khalid Mohammed Abdullah Al Battal, Naqvi landed in the Gulf nation on Sunday. The two nations decided to “activate [a] joint task force soon.”
He conveyed well wishes for the 2034 FIFA World Cup and congratulated the Saudi people and leadership on winning the hosting rights.
The Saudi anti-drug director general, Major General Mohammad bin Saeed Al-Qarni, met with the minister yesterday.
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