Congratulating him on Assuming Office as Prime Minister of Pakistan Jeddah, Apr. 16, 2022, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, made a telephone call today to Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the telephone conversation, HRH the Crown Prince congratulated Sharif on assuming office as Prime Minister of Pakistan, wishing him every success in his new job to achieve the aspirations of the Pakistani people. For his part, the Prime Minister of Pakistan expressed thanks to and appreciation of HRH the Crown Prince for his fraternal good feelings. During the conversation, the two sides confirmed the depth of bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and agreed on enhancing and developing them in all fields. Pakistan's Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the support his country receives from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In turn, HRH the Crown Prince confirmed the keenness of the Saudi leadership on supporting the friendly country of Pakistan in all fields. --SPA 14:19 LOCAL TIME 11:19 GMT 0004 www.spa.gov.sa/w1721804