Pakistan, July 30 -- Saudi Arabia has appointed Dr. Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, as the longtime allies deepen cooperation on defense, investment and regional security amid growing instability in the Middle East.

Al-Baqami was among eight newly appointed Saudi envoys who took the oath of office the office this week, according to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the newly appointed ambassadors to a number of brotherly and friendly countries took the oath," the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

The ministry also shared pictures of the envoys, incl...