Visit of Crown Prince to strengthen ties between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia: Speaker NA

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Thursday said the recent visit of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman would play an important role to further strengthen relations between both countries and would have long term positive impact on their economies.

He said Pakistan always highly regarded its relations with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ties between the two countries were based upon Islamic brotherhood and he wished to give these relations new dimensions in area of trade and parliamentary cooperation, he added.
He expressed these views while talking to Pakistan’s ambassador in Saudi Arabia Raja Ali Ijaz, who called on him at Parliament House.

The Speaker said that the people of both nations were just like one family as Saudi Arabia always stood with Pakistan in challenging and difficult times and helped Pakistan. He termed the announcement of releasing the Pakistani prisoners in Saudi Arabia by the Crown Prince a historic
step.

He expressed the hope that the agreements signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan would prove vital for Pakistan’s economy. He stressed the need to enhance close cooperation between Parliaments and masses of both nations as it would further enhance harmony between both nations.
He directed the ambassador to provide all support to Pakistani immigrants in Saudi Arabia. He said that embassy of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia could play a vital role to highlight the true image of Pakistan and to encourage the Saudi investors to invest in Pakistan.

He appreciated the efforts of ambassador Raja Ali Ijaz in bringing both the countries closer.The ambassador thanked the Speaker and said that people and government of Saudi Arabia gave immense importance to its relations with Pakistan. He said that embassy of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia was playing vibrant role to cement these relations.

He assured the Speaker for making all out efforts to facilitate the Pakistani immigrants in Saudi Arabia. He was confident that the recent visit of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia would prove a milestone to bring the bilateral relations to new heights.

He further said that Pakistan embassy had already initiated work on release of prisoners after the announcement by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and nation would soon hear good news.

He agreed with the suggestion of Speaker to increase inter-parliamentary relations between both nations.