In a meeting in Jeddah, PM Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed boosting cooperation in defense, trade, and energy, emphasizing regional stability and shared prosperity.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense and security ties, emphasizing joint efforts to address regional challenges.
This resolve was expressed during a meeting between Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday.
Sharif, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir, is on a four-day visit to the kingdom. Discussions focused on enhancing economic, trade, investment, energy, and defense cooperation.
The leaders also reviewed the regional and geopolitical landscape, agreeing to collaborate closely for peace and stability. They stressed the importance of stronger people-to-people ties, cultural exchanges, and educational collaboration.
Both reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia partnership, guided by mutual respect, shared interests, and a vision for regional prosperity.
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Madrid is bracing for possible flooding as the Manzanares River nears dangerous levels amid heavy rainfall from Storm Martinho. Emergency services are closely monitoring the situation, with parts of the city already experiencing flooding.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the importance of proactive peacekeeping plans for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for readiness ahead of any potential deal between Russia and Ukraine during a visit to a nuclear submarine facility in Barrow, England, on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Eli Sharabi, a former Israeli hostage released by Hamas in Gaza last month, greeted supporters outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City ahead of addressing the U.N. Security Council on March 19.
The White House has confirmed that the Department of Education will continue to manage student loans and Pell Grants, ensuring ongoing stability and support for millions of students relying on federal financial aid.
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