Pakistan Pledges Support to Saudi Arabia Amidst Middle East Tensions

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Thursday, March 13, 2026, to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East and reaffirm the strong bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The meeting took place following a U.S.-Israel war on Iran, which has plunged the region into conflict, according to reports from Brecorder.

Strengthening Bilateral Ties

During the talks, both leaders reviewed the close bilateral relations between their countries and explored avenues for further strengthening cooperation in various fields as reported by Saudi Gazette. Prime Minister Sharif conveyed his respectful regards and best wishes to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and expressed deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s longstanding support for Pakistan according to Dunya News.

Addressing Regional Instability

The discussions focused heavily on regional developments, particularly the repercussions of the ongoing military escalation on the security and stability of the region and the world as noted by Saudi Gazette. Both leaders agreed to continue working closely together to promote peace and stability. Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts following the war in Iran, with Prime Minister Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar engaging with counterparts in the region and Gulf nations to de-escalate tensions Brecorder reports.

Pakistan’s Unwavering Support

Prime Minister Sharif assured the Saudi Crown Prince of Pakistan’s full solidarity and support during these challenging times, reaffirming the strong fraternal relations between the two nations Dunya News detailed. He emphasized that Pakistan would always stand firmly with Saudi Arabia and continue to work jointly to achieve their shared objective of regional peace and stability. Prime Minister’s spokesperson for Foreign Media Mohsarraf Zaidi stated that Islamabad will come to Riyadh’s aid “no matter what and no matter when” according to Brecorder.

Key Attendees

Accompanying Prime Minister Sharif were Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as reported by Dunya News. From the Saudi side, the meeting was attended by Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban and President of the General Intelligence Directorate Khalid Al-Humaidan Saudi Gazette confirmed.

The Prime Minister undertook an official visit to the kingdom at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and will return to Pakistan after the meeting Brecorder stated.