RIYADH/ISLAMABAD — Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan received a phone call from his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday. During the call, they discussed bilateral relations between their two countries and opportunities for strengthening them in various fields, Saudi Press Agency reported.

They also reviewed the latest regional and international developments. Foreign Minister Qureshi reaffirmed Pakistan’s abiding fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia.

Qureshi appreciated the steps taken by the Kingdom’s leadership in resolving differences among the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as well as the recent initiative to promote a resolution of issues in Yemen through dialogue and diplomacy.

The foreign minister underscored Pakistan’s continued support for Saudi efforts aimed at promoting peace, security and prosperity in the region.

He also reiterated Pakistan’s support for the Kingdom’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. The Prince Faisal acknowledged Pakistan’s continued and steadfast support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Praising the “Saudi Green Initiative” and the “Green Middle East Initiative” announced by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, Qureshi termed it as a major initiative for reducing global carbon emissions.

Meanwhile, Prince Faisal lauded Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ground-breaking measures already taken in Pakistan, in the same arena.

Qureshi expressed Pakistan’s commitment to augment cooperation with the Kingdom in all spheres.

Appreciating the two countries’ collaboration in multilateral organizations, he hoped that this mutual support and partnership would further strengthen in future.

Reciprocating positively, Prince Faisal expressed readiness to further fortify bilateral cooperation with Pakistan. The two foreign ministers agreed to maintain steady momentum of high-level exchanges between the two countries. — SG/SPA