Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad bin Salman on the country’s 92nd National Day on Thursday.

According to the 24News HD TV channel, PM Shehbaz made a telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince and conveyed felicitations and greetings for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the people of Saudi Arabia.

PM Shehbaz also conveyed best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the brotherly people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He briefed the Crown Prince about the flood situation and the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts in Pakistan. He thanked King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the Crown Prince for on-ground flood relief assistance provided by King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre; for setting up of an air bridge for delivering relief goods, and for launching the “Sahem” portal in KSA for receiving donations from the general public for Pakistani flood victims.

The Crown Prince conveyed condolences on the loss of precious lives and livelihoods of the people caused by torrential monsoon rains and unprecedented floods in Pakistan.

He assured continued support of the Kingdom for the flood-affected people of Pakistan.

The Prime Minister appreciated the Kingdom’s steadfast support for Pakistan and apprised the Crown Prince of the progress of ongoing initiatives between the two brotherly countries including a robust economic partnership marked by enhanced investments and collaboration in the energy sector.

The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact.