ISLAMABAD
President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for developing a strategic and broad-based partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in different fields for mutual interest.
The president said this while talking to Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy who called on him on Tuesday.
The president said that Pakistan accords utmost importance to its ties with Saudi Arabia which always supports Pakistan in difficult times. He said that both countries enjoy significant convergence on a number of regional and global issues.
The president highlighted that over 2 million Pakistani diaspora in Saudi Arabia is playing a significant role in the progress and development of both countries. He also asked the ambassador to convey his warm regards to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness and shared that the people of Pakistan pray for his good health and long life.
It was emphasised to further enhance commercial ties and encourage businessmen and chambers of commerce of both countries to interact regularly to further boost bilateral trade relations. The meeting expressed the desire to further strengthen long-standing fraternal ties which are based on common religion, shared values and culture.
