Prime Minister Zafarullah Jamali arrived in the Saudi capital on Thursday to perform obeisance for talks with Saudi leaders on the situation in South Asia, the Middle East and Afghanistan. On his arrival, the prime minister said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have common views on all issues. âWe have a long tradition of friendship between the two governments and peoples. We work with each other to reinforce regional peace, security and stability,â he said.
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Mr Jamali, who will stay in Saudi Arabia for five days, said he would use his visit to tell his hosts about the situation in South Asia. They would also review the situation in the Middle East and discuss ways to strengthen the ties between Pakistan and the Saudi Kingdom. âWe are grateful to the kingdom and its leadership for their support to the Kashmiri people for the attainment of their inalienable rights,â he added.
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He said his government took pride in its special relationship with the Saudis, and he looked forward to talks with Saudi leaders. The prime minister and his entourage were received at King Abdul Aziz International Airport by Jeddah Prince Mishaal Bin Abdul Aziz, Pakistani ambassador to Saudi Arabia Abdul Aziz Mirza, and senior officials of the Pakistan Consulate and Saudi government. |