Overview
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to review the regional situation, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said.
- Dar cited a positive trajectory in Pakistan–Saudi relations and committed to strengthening cooperation across political, economic, and security areas.
- Saudi officials reaffirmed the partnership and emphasized continued high-level engagement and open communication between the two countries.
- The call followed Saudi-led coalition strikes near Yemen’s Mukalla port after alleging UAE-linked vessels delivered weapons to the STC, with Saudi state media identifying a ship named Greenland.
- Saudi Arabia declared its national security a red line and backed a call for UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, as Pakistan also maintains ties with Abu Dhabi following a recent visit by the UAE president.