Saudi crown prince stresses Ind-Pak dialogue to resolve tensions in meeting with PM Shehbaz Sharif

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that dialogue was needed to resolve tensions between India and Pakistan. The remark came during a meeting of both leaders in Riyadh on Sunday (April 7), news agency Reuters reported. Sharif was on his first overseas tour since winning the controversial general elections in February this year. A joint statement by the Pakistan's foreign office and the Saudi government said that discussions were held on resolving the issues between India



and Pakistan.

"The two sides stressed the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve the outstanding issues between the two countries, especially the Jammu and Kashmir dispute to ensure peace and stability in the region," the statement said.

India has longstanding friendly relations with Arab countries including Saudi Arabia, which have strengthened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is widely expected to win a third term in office in elections starting April 19.