Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud this evening.

During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister congratulated Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the signing of the historic Islamabad Peace Deal.

The Prime Minister expressed deep appreciation to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his steadfast and consistent support to Pakistan's peace efforts and paid tribute to him for leading the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with great wisdom and sagacity throughout this crisis.

He said that it was only with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strong support, as well as the support of other Gulf states, that the peace deal between Iran and the United States was signed within a few months.

In his remarks, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated the Prime Minister and praised the untiring efforts of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, which led to the successful signing of the peace deal.

The two leaders agreed that now, it would be vital to ensure that the next phase of negotiations between Iran and the U.S. progresses smoothly, and the outstanding issues are resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. In this regard, they both stressed upon the need to ensure vigilance against any attempt to derail the negotiation process.

While expressing satisfaction on the excellent state of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Prime Minister stated that the two sides were ready to finalize and sign the comprehensive economic package, under the patronage of the Crown Prince. He also reiterated his invitation to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to undertake an official visit to Pakistan at his kind convenience. 

Availing himself of this opportunity, the Prime Minister also conveyed his respectful regards and good wishes to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The two leaders agreed to continue their close coordination in the days ahead.