Highlights
They held wide-ranging talks on bilateral, regional and international issues
During the meeting, special emphasis was laid on increasing Saudi investments in Pakistan
Islamabad: Visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and Saudi Arabia s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Saturday (May 8) have affirmed their commitment to fortify the upward trajectory in bilateral relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in Islamabad said.
The Prime Minister and the Crown Prince met in Jeddah and held wide-ranging talks on bilateral, regional and international issues, The Express Tribune quoted the Ministry as saying. The talks were marked by exceptional cordiality and a commitment to fortify the upward trajectory in the bilateral relationship.
In pictures: PM Imran pays respects at Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH)
Premier along with his delegation had Iftar at the Prophet s Mosque and offered Maghrib prayers
Prime Minister Imran Khan praying at Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH). PHOTO: PID
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday arrived in Madina Munawara barefoot to pay his respects at Roza-e-Rasool (Peace be Upon Him).
On his arrival in the Holy City, the premier was received by Governor of Madina Prince Faisal bin Salman.
The prime minister was accompanied by his delegation including Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Shah Farman, Senator Faisal Javed and Punjab minister Abdul Aleem Khan.
RIYADH/ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed on Saturday an agreement to establish the Saudi-Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council.Both countries also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and chemical precursors, state news agency
SPA reported.
“Another MoU for financing eligible projects in the fields of energy, infrastructure, transportation, water, and communications between the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was signed as well,”
Al-Arabiya TV reported separately.
The two leaders likewise witnessed the signing of two agreements: Increasing cooperation in the field of people sentenced to penalties depriving freedom, and increasing cooperation in the field of combating crime.
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Islamabad/Jeddah, May 8 (IANS) Visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and Saudi Arabia s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Saturday have affirmed their commitment to fortify the upward trajectory in bilateral relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in Islamabad said.
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PM Imran to embark on three-day visit to Saudi Arabia today
PM’s consultations with Saudi leadership will cover all areas of bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Imran Khan would embark on a three-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from May 7 (today), as per a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Thursday.
The premier will be visiting the kingdom on the invitation of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.
He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and other members of the federal cabinet.