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Islamabad, May 8 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan embarked on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday evening to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation, said a statement from Pakistan s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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JEDDAH Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed on Friday two agreements and two memoranda of understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields.
The documents were signed during the visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan who arrived here on Friday evening on a three-day official visit heading a high-level delegation.
Both Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman and PM Imran Khan witnessed the signing of the agreements inked by the relevant ministers from both sides. Both the countries also signed an agreement to set up Supreme Coordination Council to strengthen the bilateral cooperation in multiple fields.
On Saturday, Pakistan PM Khan and his accompanying delegation arrived in Madinah to visit and pray at the Prophet s Holy Mosque. At Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, he was received by Madinah Governor Prince Faisal Bin Salman and a number of officials.
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Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan embarked on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday evening to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation, said a statement from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Pakistani foreign ministry said earlier that during the visit, the prime minister’s consultations with the Saudi leadership will cover all areas of bilateral cooperation including economic, trade, investment, energy and job opportunities for the Pakistani workforce, the Xinhua news agency reported.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday for a three-day visit to the nation amid tensions between Islamabad and the kingdom.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greeted Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jiddah.
The two countries are expected to sign new agreements to bolster trade and economic links during the visit.
Saudi Arabia gave $6 billion to Pakistan in 2018 when Khan s government came into power in 2018, but bilateral relations have since witnessed ups and downs.