ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has praised the Saudi leadership for its role in promoting Islamic unity, and its efforts toward peace and security in the region and beyond.
Talking to Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Islamabad, he lauded the vision of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for KSA’s progress and prosperity and his invaluable contribution to the abiding fraternal relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
The Prime Minister particularly thanked the Kingdom for its steadfast support to Pakistan, especially in challenging times. He thanked the Saudi leadership for the recent financial budgetary support extended to Pakistan.
Condemning the Houthi militia attacks targeted towards Saudi Arabia, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for the Kingdom’s security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Thanking the Saudi leadership for hosting a large Pakistani community, the Prime Minister emphasized the need for further strengthening people-to-people linkages.
Noting the conclusion of the Agreement on Transfer of Offenders between the two countries, he expressed the hope that a large number of Pakistani prisoners in KSA would be repatriated to Pakistan through this framework.
Saudi Interior Minister conveyed cordial greetings of the Crown Prince to the Prime Minister and reaffirmed the close fraternal relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He also acknowledged the positive contribution of Pakistanis in the development of the Kingdom and reiterated the resolve to work closely with the Pakistan side on all matters relating to his Ministry.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are bound in a fraternal relationship marked by mutual trust and understanding, close cooperation, and an abiding tradition of supporting each other.
