Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has welcomed recent remarks by Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) on Pakistan’s defence relationship with Saudi Arabia, describing the ties between the two countries as rooted in history, trust and shared interests.
The chief minister said the deployment of Pakistani troops in Saudi Arabia was part of longstanding defence arrangements between the two countries and reflected their close strategic relationship.
He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had maintained strong ties over the years, with the relationship extending beyond formal diplomatic links to include close people-to-people connections.
Murad Ali Shah also described the presence of Pakistani troops under the Makkah Alliance as a reflection of unity among Muslim countries. He appreciated the DG ISPR for clarifying aspects of the bilateral defence relationship and outlining the historical context of Pakistan-Saudi ties.
The Sindh chief minister reiterated that the security and sovereignty of Saudi Arabia remained important to Pakistan. He said the government and people of Sindh valued the longstanding partnership between the two countries.
According to Murad Ali Shah, Saudi Arabia’s stability, development and security were closely connected with Pakistan’s own strategic and security interests.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining strong relations with Saudi Arabia, saying the two countries would continue to support each other on matters involving mutual security and shared interests.
