Jeddah: Saudi King and custodian of two Holy Mosques Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz on Monday said that Pakistan is not a new friend to Saudis and its friendship is not new. The King thanked Pakistan Diaspora who considered Saudi Arabia as their second home.
According to reports, in a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday the both leaders discussed bilateral relations, situation in the region and international issues.
Raja Pervez Ashraf was accompanied by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khurshid Shah, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Muhammad Naeem khan and other officials while Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz , Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al Faisal, and Saudi ambassador to Pakistan Ibrahim Abdul Aziz al- Ghadeer and other high officials represented by Saudi side.
The Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf briefed the King Abdullah about measures being taken by Pakistan for the peace, progress and stability in the region and especially Pakistan’s role in finding peaceful settlement of Afghan issue in accordance with the aspirations of Afghan people.
The Prime Minister shared sorrow and grief over the passing away of former Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz.
He told the king that he seeks guidance from him to overcome the difficulties being faced by the people of Pakistan.
Prime Minister Ashraf told the King Abdullah that the people of Pakistan highly revere King and hold him in high esteem.
The Prime Minister renewed his invitation to the Crown Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz to Pakistan and he accepted the invitation and said that the date will be finalized mutually.
The King asked the details on Pak-India relations, and the Prime Minister said these relations are improving with the continuation of dialogue process between the two countries.
Appreciating the improvement in Pak-India relations and expressing satisfaction on these ties, the King Abdullah said that these improved relations will be beneficial for the people of two countries.
Afghan situation also came under discussion during the meeting between King Abdullah and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf.
The Prime Minister thanked King Abdullah and the Saudi government for extending help to Pakistan in the need of hour especially during the last floods and earthquakes.
The King said, “We are not taking any credit for this help and assistance, it was our duty to help brothers and sisters in Pakistan in case of any natural calamity.”
King Abdullah told the Prime Minister that Saudi Arabia will extend its full cooperation and assistance to resolve energy crisis and said concerned minister will visit Pakistan in this regard.
The Prime Minister while discussing the question of food security in Pakistan asked the Saudi investors to invest in Pakistan in agriculture sector.
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