Imran Khan leaves for Saudi Arabia on three-day visit
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07 May 2021, 18:18 GMT+10
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 7 (ANI): Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday left for Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit to discuss bilateral relations between the countries.
According to Dawn, it is expected that Khan s visit will serve to improve strained relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia that were shaken in the recent past due to several reasons.
The Prime Minister Office said, Imran Khan, is visiting Saudi Arabia on the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who struck a conciliatory tone towards the kingdom s arch-nemesis Iran last week, saying he sought good relations after the rivals held secret talks in Baghdad. Iran welcomed Saudi Arabia s change of tone. Prime Minister Khan is accompanied by a delegation, including the foreign minister and other members of his cabinet.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan leaves for Saudi Arabia on three-day visit ANI | Updated: May 07, 2021 13:13 IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 7 (ANI): Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday left for Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit to discuss bilateral relations between the countries.
According to Dawn, it is expected that Khan s visit will serve to improve strained relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia that were shaken in the recent past due to several reasons.
The Prime Minister Office said, Imran Khan, is visiting Saudi Arabia on the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who struck a conciliatory tone towards the kingdom s arch-nemesis Iran last week, saying he sought good relations after the rivals held secret talks in Baghdad. Iran welcomed Saudi Arabia s change of tone.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Saudi Arabia late on May 7, kicking off a two-day visit to a traditional ally but with whom relations have been strained recently.
Khan was invited by Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, Islamabad and Riyadh have said.
Islamabad sought Saudi Arabia s support over alleged human rights violations by India in the disputed territory of Kashmir, but Pakistan s insistence irked the kingdom, which is careful not to upset India, a key business partner and importer of Saudi oil.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan leaves for Saudi on three-day visit
Prime Minister Khan is accompanied by a delegation, including the foreign minister and other members of his cabinet.
By ANI| Posted by Sakina Fatima | Published: 7th May 2021 1:38 pm IST Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday left for Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit to discuss bilateral relations between the countries.
According to Dawn, it is expected that Khan’s visit will serve to improve “strained” relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia that were shaken in the recent past due to several reasons.
The Prime Minister Office said, “Imran Khan, is visiting Saudi Arabia on the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who struck a conciliatory tone towards the kingdom’s arch-nemesis Iran last week, saying he sought good relations after the rivals held secret talks in Baghdad.Iran welcomed Saudi Arabia’s change of tone.”
Pakistan PM due in Saudi Arabia to discuss ties
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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is due in Saudi Arabia Friday for a visit aimed at enhancing ties after months of strained relations over the disputed region of Kashmir.
Saudi Arabia was the first foreign country Khan visited
after his election in 2018 and he has visited the kingdom five times since,
most recently in December 2019.
But Saudi Arabia appeared frustrated with Pakistan last year