Saudi Arabia assures Pakistan of oil supply through alternative route
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik says govt is making efforts to ensure continuity of the energy supply chain: Saudi envoy vows full cooperation with Pakistan in case of any emergency needs: Says both countries will stand by each other during times of trial
Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of full support in securing an alternative oil supply route through the Yanbu Port as US-Iran conflict worsened in Middle East, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
During a meeting with Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki in Islamabad on Wednesday, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik hoped Pakistan will be given priority in the oil supply from Yanbu Port.
The minister said Saudi sources have assured the security of supply through the Yanbu Port in the Red Sea. A commitment has been made to send a ship from Pakistan to the Yanbu Port for crude oil.
Ali Pervaiz Malik expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia's support for Pakistan at this time.
The Minister for Petroleum said the government is making efforts to ensure the continuity of the energy supply chain for the people.
The Saudi ambassador assured that full cooperation will continue with Pakistan in case of any emergency needs. He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will stand by each other during times of trial.
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