Saudi crown prince, Pakistani PM sign joint strategic defense agreement

Update Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Update Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Update Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Update Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Update Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Update Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Update Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Update Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Update Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign a joint strategic defense agreement in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign a joint strategic defense agreement in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Updated 17 September 2025
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Saudi crown prince, Pakistani PM sign joint strategic defense agreement

Saudi crown prince, Pakistani PM sign joint strategic defense agreement
  • Agreement stipulates that any aggression against either country is an aggression against both
  • It aims to develop aspects of defense cooperation between the two countries and enhance joint deterrence against any aggression

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a joint strategic defense agreement in Riyadh on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The agreement comes within the framework of the two countries’ efforts to enhance their security and achieve security and peace in the region and the world.

It aims to develop aspects of defense cooperation between the two countries and enhance joint deterrence against any aggression. This agreement stipulates that any aggression against either country is an aggression against both, SPA said. 

The prime minister arrived in Riyadh earlier on Wednesday for a state visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation.

An official reception was held in honor of the prime minister and the two leaders held a session of talks. Sharif asked that his greetings and best wishes be conveyed to King Salman.

The two sides reviewed the historic and strategic relations between their countries and a number of topics of common interest.

Sharif expressed his thanks and appreciation to the crown prince for the warm welcome and generous hospitality that he received. He extended his best regards to the Saudi leadership and people, wishing them further progress, prosperity, and prosperity.


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.