Saudi Arabia appointed Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan on July 29, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki.

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami, arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to officially begin his diplomatic duties, the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia said.

According to the embassy, Al-Baqami was appointed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and arrived in Pakistan to commence his responsibilities as the Kingdom’s ambassador.

He was received at the airport by Khushal Saeed, Assistant Director of the Protocol Department at Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with officials from the Saudi diplomatic mission.

Saudi Arabia appointed Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan on July 29, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki.

Al-Baqami takes charge as Saudi envoy

Al-Baqami was among eight newly appointed Saudi ambassadors who took the oath of office in a ceremony attended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A retired major general, Al-Baqami later joined Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry with the rank of ambassador. He holds a doctorate in Human Resource Management from Brunel University London.

His appointment comes as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia continue to expand cooperation in defence, investment, economic affairs and regional security.

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia ties

Saudi Arabia remains an important economic partner for Pakistan and has pledged significant investments under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 initiative.

Riyadh has also provided financial support to Pakistan during periods of economic pressure, including oil supplies on deferred payments and deposits with the State Bank of Pakistan aimed at supporting foreign exchange reserves.

The two countries have also increased defence and security cooperation in recent months amid changing regional security dynamics.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have maintained close coordination on regional issues, including developments involving Iran and wider Middle East security concerns.

Al-Baqami succeeds Al-Malki, who served as Saudi ambassador during a period of increased political engagement, expanding defence cooperation and growing Saudi economic interest in Pakistan.

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