Key Takeaways
- Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for diplomatic and official/special passport holders.
- The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
- The move aims to facilitate high-level engagement and institutional exchanges between the two countries.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar announced that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official/special passports.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, where DPM Dar met with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Foreign Minister.
The deputy PM stated that this step would further facilitate high-level engagement and institutional exchanges, contributing to the strategic partnership between the two countries.
During the meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed the deeply rooted and brotherly relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, and welcomed the signing of the agreement.
Dar expressed Pakistan’s steadfast solidarity with Saudi Arabia and condemned recent attacks targeting the Kingdom.
The two sides discussed matters pertaining to the Makkah Defence Alliance and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation under the agreement.
They also underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges and continued close coordination on bilateral and regional matters of mutual interest.
The agreement is expected to enhance diplomatic and official interactions between the two nations, making it easier for high-ranking officials to travel between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
