Nawaz meets Saudi leaders to discuss bilateral ties

E-Paper | May 06, 2026

JEDDAH: Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Crown Prince, Advisor and Special Envoy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on late Tuesday night.

During the meeting, the prime minister expressed gratitude for the hospitality extended to him during his private visit to Saudi Arabia, said a press release.

Sharif is traveling along with 12 members of his family.

Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, who also holds the portfolio of Second Deputy Premier, said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were brotherly counties and their relations were deep.

He said Saudi Arabia was second home for every Pakistani.

Both leaders also discussed bilateral and regional issues and expressed satisfaction on steps taken to further strengthen bilateral relations.

The prime minister was accompanied in the meeting by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Hussain Nawaz.

Earlier on Monday the prime minister had met Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi deputy premier and minister of defense.

During that meeting Crown Prince Salman expressed hoped that the relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would be even more stronger than before.

During the meeting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told Crown Prince Salman that Saudi Arabia is playing a unique and irreplaceable role in the Muslim World.

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Uthmaan

Jul 23, 2014 06:59pm

Hmm... I think that should read: "The prime minister expressed hope that another humongous gift will be bestowed upon Pakistan by the generous Saudis."

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M aslam

Jul 23, 2014 07:03pm

Well done Nawaz Sharif. You are the only hope for prosperity and peace for Pakistan

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Salman

Jul 23, 2014 07:07pm

What role is Saudi playing? Watch Gazans get killed on TV?

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Aftab Alam Khan

Jul 23, 2014 07:09pm

While a serious operation Zerb-e- Azb is being carried out in North Waziristan against the outlawed, PM along with his family members are in Saudi Arabia in capacity of private visit meeting his old friends.PM..........IDPs need your attention more.

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TKhan

Jul 23, 2014 07:56pm

"During that meeting Crown Prince Salman expressed hoped that the relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would be even more stronger than before." As long as Pakistan continue to do their dirty laundry; relationship will always be good. For once, at least one leader of Pakistan should have the courage to tell KSA, we don't want to be your friends. Get out of our lives!

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Amr

Jul 23, 2014 07:56pm

How about you move on from the useless pleasantries and discuss the hundreds of innocent Muslims dying in Palestine. If Saudi and Pakistan will not do something about it no one else will.

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Itsqashi

Jul 23, 2014 07:56pm

Only in PMLN govt, we have good relationship with foreign countries. Credit goes to good foreign policy as pak is getting lot of foreign investment.

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Aysha

Jul 23, 2014 08:00pm

As Nawaz said "Saudi Arabia is playing a unique and irreplaceable role in the Muslim World", that is true, there cant be any role WORSE than what saudi arabia is playing in muslim world. And nawaz is part of the game.

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Aysha

Jul 23, 2014 08:02pm

"saudia is second home for Pakistanis"??? WHAT??? Saudis treat their animals better than they treat pakistanis.

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Zahid Anwar

Jul 23, 2014 08:20pm

Just because of oil wealth, Arabia is a rich country. Otherwise, Pakistan is better than Arabia in all respects.

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Hamood

Jul 23, 2014 08:27pm

NS taking a vacation from doing nothing..and also getting orders.

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Arif

Jul 23, 2014 08:41pm

Ok enough of sweet talking... Time to discuss how to handle Gaza, Syria, Iraq and overall Muslims issues around the world. The only three countries that has say in UN and in Muslim world is Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Let's talk business. And yes while you are there ask Saudis to stop supporting redical forces and unjust wars.

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Md Imran

Jul 23, 2014 08:42pm

Aoa! This is how brotherly ummah nations should be like. Pakistan has China and Saudi Arabia..no need for anyone else.

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Khurram

Jul 23, 2014 08:45pm

Or lets say Nawaz paying homage to his masters!

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Mansoor Sajid

Jul 23, 2014 08:53pm

While the country is going through the most difficult time of its survival and Pakistan army is fighting a real war how can a sensible prime minister would take ten (10) days off to travel to a foreign country. This shows the level of irresponsibility that he has been historically carrying on.

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Qamar

Jul 23, 2014 09:03pm

Nawaz is turning Pakistan into a Saudi colony. We don't need any more interference from the royal family. NS needs Saudis for keeping his safe haven there if he gets booted out from power.

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Qamar

Jul 23, 2014 09:06pm

Only in Pakistan, the 'democratic' head of government spends more time outside the country than in his own country. Zardari and Nawaz are the prime examples.

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Shahpur

Jul 23, 2014 09:09pm

Nawaz Shariff has his finance minister and his family members with him. Saudis are checking on their investment, and Nawaz Shariff is checking on how much more he can get. They both may not be around for a long.

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Ganga Din

Jul 23, 2014 09:34pm

Under circumstances of a gift of $1.5B, ties cannot be bilateral.

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Pakistani

Jul 23, 2014 09:37pm

Hopefully he should again move to SA but this time permanently.

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Abbas

Jul 23, 2014 09:43pm

Irreplaceable or irrepairable role .....

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khan

Jul 23, 2014 09:45pm

Not a word did i read that said "Discussed Palestine" Shame Shame Shame Nawaz Sharif and Saudi Prince.

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Jawwad

Jul 23, 2014 10:06pm

Nawaz meets Saudi leaders to discuss bilateral ties "for his and his family"

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SYED ZAFAR KAZMI

Jul 23, 2014 10:19pm

@Md Imran Please !, Don't disgrace China by coupling it with Saudi Arabia. One is a great country recognized by its principles, values, and its very distinguished presence on global stage in every sphere while the other is recognized only for its oil and shameless presence on the world stage.

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M aslam

Jul 23, 2014 10:22pm

@Khurram As IK paid homage to HIS masters twice in Ramzan

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SYED ZAFAR KAZMI

Jul 23, 2014 10:28pm

@khan They are true brothers-shameless and spineless

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Jul 23, 2014 10:30pm

@Zahid Anwar -Agreed. Pak is 180 million talented and hardworking people. It has top scientists, engineers, writers, economists, sportsmen etc. Yet Saudi Arabia or tiny, minuscule Dubai act like big brothers. Because of oil. Nothing else.

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Lucky Star

Jul 23, 2014 10:48pm

Good going, NS, keep it up!

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Qamer Uddin

Jul 24, 2014 12:03am

During the meeting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told Crown Prince Salman that Saudi Arabia is playing a unique and irreplaceable role in the Muslim World. really a unique role to destroy muslim countries like syria, egypt, pakistan, afghanistan, palestine and many more.......

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Mike

Jul 24, 2014 12:17am

@Itsqashi Yes lot of Funds. But what does Pakistan to give up in return. More support for Saudi interest in Middle East, More against IRAN and Syria, Be Quite for Palestinian cause, More Religious Schools in Pakistan to train and join Jihad in support of Saudis. How much more fund is being deposited to PM's Personal account in foreign accounts?

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Mike

Jul 24, 2014 12:20am

@Aysha I agree.

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Mike

Jul 24, 2014 12:21am

@Aysha yes

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asif

Jul 24, 2014 12:36am

NS looks so relieved to meet his masters, look at his expression. He is glad to get away from imran khan, idp crisis and model town massacre. Probably wants to discuss exile for his whole family in case his government falls.

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Nadir

Jul 24, 2014 01:09am

Nawaz Sharif and the Saudi king are both worthless and shameless with no self respect. Nobody talked about the killings going on in Israel of innocent men women and children! How horrific!!

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A shah

Jul 24, 2014 01:35am

Begging bowls at the ready

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KeenReader

Jul 24, 2014 01:40am

Will he come back?

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syed wasim haider

Jul 24, 2014 01:51am

@Shahpur Finance Minister is also part of his family(Samdhi saheb) for your information.

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kirther

Jul 24, 2014 02:01am

What a shame criminal waist of meager financial resources and who is Hussain Nawaz ?

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Haider Rehman

Jul 24, 2014 02:21am

Nothing new. Out to fill his pocket when the country is going through a crucial period (read: Zarb e Azb, IDPs).

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sja

Jul 24, 2014 02:23am

"""""During the meeting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told Crown Prince Salman that Saudi Arabia is playing a unique and irreplaceable role in the Muslim World."""""------- like asking US to help in crushing the government of Bashir Asad and Help the rebels, help in Iraq due to secretarian differences and make Malki rule fall, making HAJJ and UMRA a five stars, six stars tours and travel with the world class hotels through travel agents worldwide and authorized by Saudi Arabia serving Muslims worldwide. Some real irreplaceable services and it is all about BUSINESS UNUSUAL.

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parveez

Jul 24, 2014 02:23am

How much did this trip cost? Who is paying for it, as this is a private visit We all know, the poor Pakistani people are paying for it. This man has no shame, or his family, his government.

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sja

Jul 24, 2014 02:25am

@Abbas ---- irreplaceable or irrepairable no one can say but------- IMPROBABLE for sure?

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Nasr

Jul 24, 2014 02:26am

"Nawaz meets Saudi leaders to discuss bilateral ties" ... and to Forward a Request for more Zakat into our Begging Bowl

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ghuman

Jul 24, 2014 02:58am

Saudi Arabia worst Islamic country for me , who treat pakistani, s worse then dogs.thier prince's throw billion in gambling and women etc but wouldn't spend money for muslim causes.suits nawaz shrif as friends as is none better

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Feroze K

Jul 24, 2014 03:31am

Is there anyone in the parliament who can question Nawaz Sharif ? These bilateral ties , he has been discussing with Saudis since he became prime minister. What do these bilateral ties signify ? Why is ther no debate in the parliament ?

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basar

Jul 24, 2014 03:33am

Title should read "Nawaz meets Saudi leaders to divulge internal matters"

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Ghani K

Jul 24, 2014 03:41am

"He said Saudi Arabia was second home for every Pakistani." Dear Prince, just lift visa restriction, there are thousands Pakistanis who are eager to come to second home.

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