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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign reciprocal short-stay visa exemption deal
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed an agreement granting reciprocal exemptions from short-term residence visas for diplomatic and special passport holders. The agreement was signed during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Diplomatic engagement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan culminated in an agreement granting reciprocal exemptions from short-term residence visas to citizens holding diplomatic and special passports.
The agreement was signed by Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar. The ceremony was held during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The two ministers discussed regional tensions
Faisal bin Farhan and Muhammad Ishaq Dar met before the signing ceremony to review cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The ministers also discussed regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions through diplomatic means.
Visa agreement follows Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
The new visa arrangement follows the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye on August 7. The two developments are approximately a month and a half apart.
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement provides that an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be considered an attack against all three and calls for enhanced cooperation in the defense field. The first meeting of the Political and Strategic Defense Committee established under the agreement was held in Istanbul on August 31, with the participation of the foreign and defense ministers and chiefs of general staff of the three countries.
The meeting resulted in an agreement to establish a secretariat headquartered in Saudi Arabia.
Faisal bin Farhan meets Bill Gates in New York
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan also met with Bill Gates in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings. The meeting addressed opportunities for joint work in innovation and modern technologies.
Faisal bin Farhan arrived in New York on Saturday to lead Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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