{"id":87600,"date":"2026-10-14T10:42:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/?p=87600"},"modified":"2026-10-15T11:08:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T11:08:43","slug":"president-zardari-reaffirms-pakistans-strategic-partnership-with-saudi-arabia-welcomes-new-ambassador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/10\/14\/president-zardari-reaffirms-pakistans-strategic-partnership-with-saudi-arabia-welcomes-new-ambassador\/","title":{"rendered":"President Zardari reaffirms Pakistan\u2019s strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, welcomes new ambassador"},"content":{"rendered":"
President underscores Kingdom\u2019s security and defence, highlights Makkah Alliance for Defence, appreciates Saudi financial and oil-supply assistance<\/em><\/h6>\n
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By Muhammad Jahazeb Abbas Diplomatic Correspondent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to the security and defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, underscoring the close strategic partnership between the two brotherly countries while receiving the credentials of Saudi Arabia\u2019s Ambassador-designate, Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.<\/p>\n

The President welcomed the Saudi envoy and congratulated him on his appointment, expressing confidence that bilateral relations would reach new heights during his diplomatic tenure.<\/p>\n

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During the meeting, President Zardari highlighted the importance of the Makkah Alliance for Defence and the institutional mechanisms underpinning Pakistan-Saudi cooperation. He emphasised the need to further deepen economic ties and appreciated Saudi Arabia\u2019s financial support and assistance with oil supplies.<\/p>\n

The President also acknowledged the valuable contribution of the Pakistani community in the Kingdom, highlighting its role in strengthening the longstanding bonds between the two countries.<\/p>\n