By Dr Lubna
ISLAMABAD : high-level delegation from the Saudi Shura Council, led by its Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, arrived in Islamabad on Monday as part of a major diplomatic effort to enhance bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Purpose of the Visit
According to Radio Pakistan, the visit is aimed at strengthening parliamentary cooperation and is part of broader efforts to deepen the long-standing strategic and brotherly relationship between the two countries. This engagement is seen as a key step toward opening new avenues for inter-parliamentary collaboration.
Speaker Al-Sheikh’s Remarks
In a formal statement, Speaker Al-Sheikh emphasized the depth and strategic nature of Saudi-Pakistani relations.
“We hope this visit will create new opportunities for cooperation between the Shura Council, the National Assembly, and the Senate of Pakistan,” he said.
High-Level Meetings
During his stay, Speaker Al-Sheikh is scheduled to hold meetings with senior Pakistani leadership, including:
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq
Other key government officials and parliamentary figures
The meetings will focus on:
Reviewing the current state of bilateral relations
Exploring mechanisms to enhance cooperation at the institutional level
Broader Strategic Context
This visit comes at a time of growing collaboration between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in the political, economic, and defense sectors. Both nations have shown a strong commitment to expanding cooperation across a wide range of areas, including:
Defense agreements
Cybersecurity and IT partnerships
People-to-people exchanges and cultural ties
Looking Ahead
The current momentum in Pakistan-Saudi relations suggests a shift toward deeper strategic alignment. The visit of the Saudi parliamentary delegation is expected to:
Reinforce bilateral trust
Foster legislative collaboration
Lay the groundwork for long-term institutional partnerships
As both countries continue to navigate regional and global challenges, this engagement underlines their shared vision for a stable, secure, and mutually beneficial future.
