ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Raja Ali Ejaz called on the Kingdom's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel Al-Jubeir, following which they discussed matters of mutual interest between the two countries, Pakistan’s Embassy in Riyadh said in a statement released on Tuesday.
Al-Jubeir congratulated Ejaz on his appointment during their meeting in Riyadh on Monday.
According to the statement, Pakistani envoy said that Saudi Arabia had played an important role in de-escalating the tensions between Pakistan and India.
He added that Pakistan would do whatever was possible to maintain peace in the region.
Earlier, on Sunday, the ambassador had presented his credentials to King Salman.
Meanwhile, Al-Jubeir had visited Islamabad on March 7 for talks to defuse a standoff between India and Pakistan and appreciated Islamabad’ positive role in promoting regional peace and stability. He had also reaffirmed Saudi's support to Pakistan at the time.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have traditionally enjoyed close, multi-faceted ties, with the current government working toward attracting more investments from the Kingdom.
