The Interior Minister discusses with his Pakistani counterpart the condemnation of the attacks and security cooperation
His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, received a telephone call today from His Excellency Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Minister of Interior and Minister of Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The call focused on discussing current security developments and strengthening cooperation between the two brotherly countries.
During the call, the Pakistani minister expressed his country's strong condemnation of the recent blatant attacks targeting Saudi Arabian territory, referring to the hostile attempts involving intercepted drones. Naqvi affirmed Pakistan's unwavering support, both government and people, for the Kingdom in confronting any threats to its security and stability, emphasizing that the Kingdom's security is an integral part of the security of Pakistan and the entire Muslim world.
The depth of historical and strategic relations
This call comes within the context of the deep-rooted historical ties between Riyadh and Islamabad, as the two countries enjoy a long-standing strategic partnership, particularly in the security and military fields. Pakistan has long been a key partner for the Kingdom in counterterrorism efforts and intelligence sharing, in addition to ongoing cooperation in combating transnational crime and drug trafficking, an area of responsibility for Minister Naqvi.
The importance of security coordination in light of regional challenges
This communication is particularly important given the delicate regional circumstances, as security coordination between major regional powers like Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is a cornerstone for maintaining stability in the Middle East and South Asia. The contact reflects the commitment of security leaders in both countries to ongoing consultations to unify their positions on shared security challenges.
The two sides concluded the call by jointly emphasizing the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation and develop joint security mechanisms, in order to serve the interests of the two brotherly peoples and achieve international peace and security, based on the directives of the wise leadership in both countries to deepen the bonds of brotherhood and constructive cooperation.
