Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed the Saudi leadership on Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to help defuse tensions between the United States and Iran, according to an official statement released on Thursday.

The development took place during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh.

The meeting, held on Wednesday, lasted more than two hours and was attended by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

During the talks, Sharif outlined Islamabad’s ongoing diplomatic initiatives aimed at reviving dialogue between Washington and Tehran, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting regional peace efforts.

He also conveyed Pakistan’s “full solidarity and support” for Saudi Arabia amid recent security challenges.

According to the statement, the crown prince praised the “constructive role” played by both Sharif and Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in ongoing peace efforts linked to the Middle East conflict.

Pakistan traditionally maintains close strategic ties with Saudi Arabia while also preserving working relations with Iran.

Islamabad also inked a longstanding defence agreement with Riyadh.

The meeting comes against the backdrop of retaliatory attacks launched by Iran against Saudi Arabia and other regional countries.

Sharif commended the Kingdom’s restraint under the crown prince’s leadership, while reiterating Pakistan’s support for its security and sovereignty.

The visit is part of a wider diplomatic push by Pakistan to coordinate with key regional partners as it seeks to reduce tensions and encourage dialogue between rival powers.