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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar announced on Tuesday that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to eliminate visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official/special passports. The signing took place during the United Nations General Assembly 2026 in New York. In a post on his X account, Dar expressed his satisfaction with the agreement, stating it would promote high-level engagement and institutional exchanges, thereby strengthening the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations.
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Dar met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Both leaders reaffirmed the strong bond between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, and expressed their approval of the visa waiver agreement for diplomatic and official/special passport holders. Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering support for Saudi Arabia and condemned recent attacks against the kingdom.
The two sides also discussed the Makkah Defence Alliance and reiterated their commitment to further cooperation under the agreement, as well as advancing regional peace, stability, and security.
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