Jeddah | BETH
6 Shawwal 1447H | March 25, 2026

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, discussed with Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, during a phone call, the latest regional developments and the implications of the ongoing military escalation, as well as the efforts being made to contain the crisis.

Shehbaz Sharif affirmed his country’s full support for the Kingdom, stressing that Pakistan will stand firmly alongside Saudi Arabia in confronting Iranian attacks that affect its security and sovereignty.

In a post on the platform “X,” the Pakistani Prime Minister renewed his country’s firm solidarity with the Kingdom, emphasizing Islamabad’s unwavering commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security, particularly in light of escalating regional challenges.

He also praised the restraint shown by the Kingdom, calling for de-escalation and an end to hostilities, while stressing the importance of unity and continued close coordination between the two countries to support regional stability.

BETH Analysis

Pakistani support goes beyond the political dimension… to an indirect message of deterrence.

Islamabad is not only declaring solidarity,
but is linking its strategic security to that of the Kingdom,
at a time of rapidly escalating regional tensions.

In times of tension…
alliances are not measured by words,
but by the clarity of position.