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Highlighting the key investment areas in IT, renewable energy, industrial and infrastructure development sectors of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi emphasized the need to expand bilateral trade.<br \/>\nHe thanked Saudi Arabia for making excellent arrangements for the Hajj this year and hoped that it would expedite the purchase of Pakistan House in Madina from the compensation amount of two Pakistan Houses demolished in Madina.<br \/>\nThe President also appreciated the Kingdom for its steadfast support for important Muslim causes, especially the Jammu and Kashmir Dispute, Palestine, and Afghanistan through the forum of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and expressed the hope that it would continue to play its important role.<br \/>\nHe lauded the leadership of Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman, for normalization of relations with Iran. 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