Saudi crown prince, Pakistan PM discuss relations 

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The pair discussed bilateral relations, ways to boost cooperation in various fields, and the latest regional and international developments. (SPA)
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The pair discussed bilateral relations, ways to boost cooperation in various fields, and the latest regional and international developments. (SPA)
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Updated 20 March 2025
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Saudi crown prince, Pakistan PM discuss relations 

Saudi crown prince, Pakistan PM discuss relations 
  • Pair discussed bilateral relations, ways to boost cooperation in various fields
  • Sharif arrived in Madinah on Thursday

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting in Jeddah on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency said.

The pair discussed bilateral relations, ways to boost cooperation in various fields, and the latest regional and international developments.

Saudi and Pakistani senior officials attended the meeting.

Sharif arrived in Madinah on Thursday accompanied by his delegation, SPA reported.

He was received at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, governor of the Madinah Region.

The Saudi ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki was also part of the welcoming delegation, as well as the Region’s Police Director, Major General Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Zahrani, the Director of the Royal Protocol Office, Ibrahim bin Abdullah Barri; and several other officials.


Saudi Arabia and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh
Updated 04 November 2025
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Saudi Arabia and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh
  • Bilateral ties play a crucial role in promoting regional and global stability, says Saudi official
  • ‘Tireless work between the two friendly countries can push mutual relations to a new stage’

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Japan held a ceremony in the capital Riyadh on Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between their countries.

During a speech, Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji highlighted the strong relationship between Saudi Arabia and Japan. He said that their cooperation, which began in 1955, plays a crucial role in promoting regional and global stability and prosperity.

“The tireless work between the two friendly countries can push mutual relations to a new stage,” he said. Al-Khereiji highlighted that the Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 established a comprehensive strategic partnership to achieve common goals, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

He expressed the Kingdom’s desire to enhance its relationship with Japan and achieve greater growth and prosperity for both countries, the SPA added.

Saudi Arabia is the primary supplier of crude oil to Japan, and Japan has become a significant partner for the Kingdom in trade and investment. Under Saudi-Japan Vision 2030, the two countries have agreed to enhance cooperation, including efforts in decarbonization, as highlighted in a blog post by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.