Press Release

Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Malki paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

Foreign Minister Qureshi underlined deep rooted historic and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The Foreign Minister also highlighted the Kingdom’s traditional leadership role in Muslim Ummah. He extended good wishes about the health of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.

The Foreign Minister condemned attacks by Houthi Militia of Saudi Arabia and called for stoppage of such attacks immediately. He reiterated Pakistan’s support and solidarity with Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity.

Views were also exchanged on important bilateral, regional and international developments.

Thanking the Foreign Minister, the Ambassador highlighted growing Pak-Saudi cooperation in diverse fields. Highlighting the excellent relationship between the leadership of the two countries, the Ambassador underlined that the Kingdom would continue to work with Pakistan for further strengthening of bilateral relations.

Islamabad
1 September 2020

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