The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, discussed on Thursday the latest developments in the region and de-escalation efforts with the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar.
During a phone call, the two officials explored relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and discussed efforts made toward regional de-escalation, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
In this context, the Saudi Foreign Minister praised Pakistan’s commitment to peace and security in the region, reaffirming the importance of collective efforts to achieve stability, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The Pakistani top diplomat, for his part, extended his gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Pakistan, emphasizing Islamabad’s resolve to work closely with the Kingdom to further bolster cooperation on regional and international issues.
The phone call came on the heels of a temporary ceasefire announced between Pakistan and Afghanistan, following deadly border clashes between the two Asian neighbors.
The ceasefire took effect from 13:00 GMT on Wednesday and would run for 48 hours, according to BBC.
“During this period, both sides will make sincere efforts to find a positive solution to this complex but solvable issue through constructive dialogue,” Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said.
In response, the Afghani government spokesman said Afghan forces had received instructions to respect the ceasefire “as long as no one commits aggression.”
