National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Makkah on Sunday, where he thanked the kingdom for its consistent support to Pakistan during challenging periods.

According to a statement from the NA Secretariat, the meeting took place during a royal luncheon hosted by the crown prince for Muslim leaders in the kingdom for the Hajj pilgrimage. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori was also present at the event.

During his conversation with the Saudi leader, Sadiq acknowledged Riyadh’s longstanding diplomatic and economic backing. “Saudi Arabia has always stood by Pakistan during difficult times,” Sadiq said. “We are grateful for the kingdom’s leadership’s clear stance on matters concerning Pakistan.”

The crown prince reaffirmed his commitment to working together with Muslim nations to address the common challenges facing the Islamic world.