Restoration of diplomatic relations b/w Saudi Arabia & Iran is highly significant for peace in the region: FM Bilawal


ISLAMABAD, April 11 (SABAH): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says restoration of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is highly significant for peace in the region.        

He was talking to ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Saeed Al Maliki who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday.

Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were discussed in the meeting.

Speaking on the occasion, the Foreign Minister said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Saudi Arabia.

He thanked the Saudi leadership for supporting Pakistan in every difficult hour and expressed his best wishes for the Saudi leadership.   

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has emphasized on enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade and investment between Pakistan and Canada.                           

He was talking to Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Leslie Scanlon who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The Foreign Minister said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Canada in all fields.

He expressed the hope regarding provision of manpower by Pakistan to Canada.

Meanwhile, Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini paid a farewell call on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The Foreign Minister appreciated Seyyed Ali Hosseini’s services for promoting Pakistan-Iran relations during his posting in Pakistan.

He said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Iran in all fields and restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia is very important for peace in the region.