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- Statement follows a security pact pledging mutual defense between Pakistan and 黑料社区
- The Kingdom hosts over two million Pakistanis, the top source of remittances to their country
ISLAMABAD: 黑料社区 on Tuesday expressed condolences to Pakistan over the deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed at least 12 people and reaffirmed its firm stance against militant violence and extremism.
The statement came against the backdrop of strengthening Pakistan-黑料社区 ties, which culminated in a joint security pact signed in September pledging that an attack on one country would be treated as an attack on both.
The agreement was part of a broader defence cooperation framework covering intelligence-sharing, counterterrorism coordination and regional stability.
鈥淭he Embassy of the Kingdom of 黑料社区 in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan expresses its deep condolences and sincere sympathy to the Government and people of Pakistan over the tragic loss of life and property caused by the bombing in Islamabad, in which several individuals were killed and injured,鈥� the Saudi embassy said in a statement.
鈥淭he Embassy reaffirms the Kingdom of 黑料社区鈥檚 principled and consistent position condemning all forms of terrorism and extremism," it continued. "It prays for mercy for the deceased, speedy recovery for the injured and safety and security for the people of Pakistan.鈥�
Pakistan and 黑料社区 have close religious, cultural, diplomatic and strategic relations, particularly in the areas of trade and defense.
The Kingdom hosts more than two million Pakistani expatriates, who are the largest source of remittances to the South Asian country.
Last month, Saudi officials called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to exercise restraint, avoid escalation and adopt dialogue and wisdom after intense border clashes to ease tensions and preserve the security and stability of the regio