Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan regarding the "current regional situation" following Saudi strikes in Yemen, reportedly targeting a UAE consignment. Dar expressed satisfaction with Pakistan-Saudi bilateral relations, while the Saudi minister reaffirmed commitment to strengthening ties. This engagement occurs as Pakistan also seeks to bolster ties with the UAE, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif having recently met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed.