After a successful two-day visit, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, accompanied by a delegation of ministers, concluded his visit to Pakistan on a positive note.
This visit was a continuation of the meeting between the Prime Minister and the Saudi Crown Prince in Makkah at the end of Ramadan.
Despite being decades old and multifaceted, Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations have seen various fluctuations over the past decade.
In retrospect, it is clear that the parliament made the right decision, as the Saudis are attempting to disengage discreetly from the conflict with the Houthis.
Moreover, Riyadh's attempts to host an Islamic summit in Malaysia were not well received by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who perceived these actions as an attempt to establish a "parallel" OIC. As a result, Mr. Khan ultimately canceled his trip to Kuala Lumpur to please the Saudis.
In this official meeting, both nations also called for an immediate cease-fire and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan also expressed dissatisfaction with international efforts to broker a cease-fire between Israel and the militant group Hamas, saying they have been "completely inadequate."