Imran Khan stresses need for exploring new avenues of cooperation between Pakistan & Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (SABAH): Prime Minister Imran Khan has stressed the need for exploring new avenues of cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Talking to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud in Islamabad on Sunday, PM Imran Khan underscored the special significance of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relationship which is based on close fraternal ties, historic links and support at the grass roots level.
Regarding Afghanistan, the Prime Minister expressed the hope the world would not repeat the mistake of disengaging with the country.
He said Pakistan remains committed to facilitate humanitarian organizations working from Pakistan for their humanitarian support to Afghanistan.
In his remarks, the Saudi Foreign Minister hoped that extraordinary session of the OIC will be instrumental in mobilizing international community to support the people of Afghanistan on humanitarian grounds.
He also underscored the importance that Saudi Arabia attaches to its strong relationship with Pakistan, based on bonds of brotherhood.
Meanwhile Prime Minister Imran Khan has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties with Iran.
Talking to Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Amir Hossein Abdollahiyan in Islamabad on Sunday, PM Imran Khan appreciated Iran’s consistent support on Kashmir, especially at the Supreme Leader level.
The Prime Minister urged international community to find additional ways for long term reconstruction and infrastructure development in Afghanistan.
The Iranian Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s decision to host extraordinary session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers. He assured of Iran’s full cooperation to promote bilateral relations.
Meanwhile Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato Sri Saifuddin Abdullah, also called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Sunday.
Talking to him, the Prime Minister said Pakistan is committed to deepen bilateral ties with Malaysia through enhanced economic engagement and further strengthening of cooperation in a range of areas including tourism, defence, and people to people exchanges.
He said Pakistan and Malaysia have historical relations deeply rooted in mutual respect and support at regional and global level.
The Malaysian Foreign Minister appreciated the convening of OIC Extraordinary Session on Afghanistan as a timely initiative to address the humanitarian crisis confronting the Afghan people. He also lauded Pakistan’s constructive role for promotion of peace and stability in Afghanistan.