Mohammed bin Salman receives calls from Sisi and Sharif to discuss regional security
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a series of high-level telephone calls from leaders of major Islamic and Arab countries, as part of the intensive diplomatic efforts led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to ensure the security and stability of the region in light of escalating tensions.
In this context, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince received a telephone call from His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the call, they reviewed the strong bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and discussed the serious developments in the region and the repercussions of the ongoing escalation on international peace and security.
Pakistan: The Kingdom's security is a red line
During the call, the Pakistani Prime Minister expressed his country's strong condemnation of the reported Iranian attacks, affirming Pakistan's unwavering support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sharif emphasized Islamabad's complete backing for all measures taken by the Saudi leadership to safeguard the Kingdom's sovereignty, security, and stability, noting that the security of the Two Holy Mosques and the Kingdom is an integral part of Pakistan's security doctrine.
Firm Egyptian-Saudi solidarity
In a related development, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince received a telephone call from His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the region, focusing on the dangerous escalation of the situation and its direct impact on the stability of the Middle East.
The Egyptian president reaffirmed the depth of the strategic relationship between Cairo and Riyadh, expressing Egypt's full solidarity with the Kingdom in the face of any threats. Sisi emphasized his country's support for the measures taken by the Kingdom to preserve its sovereignty and security in the face of Iranian aggression, stressing that Arab national security is indivisible and that the stability of the Kingdom is a fundamental pillar for the stability of the entire region.
Implications of timing and strategic importance
These contacts are of paramount importance at this sensitive time, reflecting the depth of the strategic alliances that bind Saudi Arabia to both Egypt and Pakistan. Geopolitically, Egypt represents the strategic Arab weight on the Kingdom's western flank, while Pakistan represents a strategic Islamic and military depth on its eastern flank.
Analysts point out that the swift show of solidarity from the leaders of these countries underscores the pivotal role of Saudi Arabia in the region and sends a clear message to any hostile parties that any threat to the Kingdom's security will be met with a united front from major Islamic and Arab nations. These diplomatic moves emphasize the need for de-escalation and prioritizing dialogue, while reserving the right to a legitimate response and protecting national sovereignty against any transgressions. This strengthens the Kingdom's international and regional standing in crisis management and safeguarding its national interests.
