New Saudi ambassador arrives in Islamabad to assume duties

Wm1zwo9X— السفارة في باكستان - سعودی سفارت خانہ (@KSAembassyPK)September 26, 2026On July 29, Saudi Arabiaappointed. Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Arab Newsreported, as the two longstanding allies deepencooperationin defence, investmentand regional security.

Foreign Affairs, Al-Baqami was among eight newly appointed envoys who took the oath of office.

“On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the newly appointed ambassadors to several brotherly and friendly countries took the oath,” the ministrysaidin a statement on Tuesday, sharing photographs of the diplomats, including the new envoy to Pakistan.

Read:Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye sign joint defence pact in MakkahA retired major general, Al-Baqami, later joined the Saudi Foreign Ministry with the rank of ambassador. He holds a doctorate in Human Resource Management from Brunel University London.

Saudi Arabia has also expandedeconomic engagementwith Pakistan, pledging billions of dollars in investment under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 initiative, while continuing to provide financial support to help stabilise Pakistan’s economy during recurring balance-of-payments challenges.

Riyadh remains one of Pakistan’s largest sources of oil on deferred payment and has repeatedly placed deposits with the State Bank of Pakistan to bolster foreign exchange reserves. Bilateral ties have further strengthened in recent months as both countries coordinate closely on regional security issues, including tensions involving Iran.

Pakistan alsodeployedmilitary assets to Saudi Arabia earlier this year following heightened security concerns in the Kingdom,. Al-Baqami succeeds Al-Malki, who served as Saudi ambassador during a period marked by increased political engagement, enhanced security cooperation and growing Saudi investment in Pakistan.