Saudi Shoura Council delegation arrives in Islamabad to boost parliamentary cooperation

In this file photo, released on June 22, 2025, shows a delegation from the Saudi Shoura Council and the Saudi-Pak Parliamentary Friendship Committee arriving at the Islamabad International Airport in Islamabad. (Handout/National Assembly of Pakistan/File)
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  • Visit led by Speaker Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Sheikh aims to deepen Saudi-Pakistan ties
  • Delegation to meet National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and senior officials in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Saudi Shoura Council led by its speaker is arriving in Islamabad today, Monday, to hold talks aimed at enhancing parliamentary cooperation between and Pakistan, state-run Radio Pakistan reported.

The visit underscores the longstanding strategic and fraternal relationship between the two countries and is expected to open fresh avenues for parliamentary cooperation.

“In a statement, Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh [speaker] has highlighted the deep-rooted strategic relations between the two countries,” Radio Pakistan said.

“He expressed hope that the visit would contribute to opening new opportunities for cooperation between the council, the National Assembly of Pakistan and the Senate of Pakistan.”

During his stay in Islamabad, Al-Sheikh will hold official talks with National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and meet several senior Pakistani officials to review bilateral relations and discuss ways to further strengthen ties.

The visit comes amid expanding political, economic and defense cooperation between and Pakistan, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to deeper institutional and people-to-people engagement.