Pakistan, Saudi bilateral ties on the right track — Foreign Office

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi and Saudi Arabia’s King Salman expressed satisfaction and appreciation at the renewed impetus in relations between the two countries, a statement released by the Foreign Office on Friday read.
The meeting between the two leaders took place in Riyadh, on Wednesday, wherein they discussed bilateral relations, regional issues, and matters of mutual interest.
“King Salman warmly welcomed the president and congratulated him on his election. He underscored the importance of the time-tested Pak-Saudi relationship, and said that the relations between the two brotherly countries were excellent at all levels,” the statement released late on Thursday night read.
“The King also commended the positive role played by Pakistani expatriates in the progress and development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” it added.
President Alvi, on his part, acknowledged the close bonds of friendship and brotherhood enjoyed by the two countries, based on shared faith, culture, and values and the commonalities shared by two on several regional and international issues.
“Recalling the recent visit by Prime Minister Imran Khan, the president hoped that the bilateral relationship would be further strengthened in the days to come.”
He commended the progress made by the Kingdom under Vision 2030, adding that “Pakistani expatriates would continue to play a positive role toward the development of both countries.”
The president reached Saudi Arabia on Sunday to perform Umrah, marking his first visit to the Kingdom since assuming office in September this year.