Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to further strengthen bilateral ties

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ISLAMABAD: Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, H. E. Abdullah Marzooq Al-Zaharni called on Irfan Siddiqui, Advisor to the Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage. APP

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage (NHLH), Irfan Siddiqui Wednesday said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are enjoying cordial relations which are deep rooted in common religious, cultural and social traditions.

Speaking in a meeting with Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Abdullah Marzouk Al-Zahrani held here to discuss bilateral relations, Irfan Siddiqui said every Pakistani has great love for the Holy land of Hejaz and feels its obligation to safeguard the place.

On the occasion, Saudi Ambassador Abdullah Marzouk said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have always come up to each other’s expectations during the crucial and testing times.

“It is heartening to see that the cooperation between both the countries is expanding day by day in different fields of life and both are determined to fight the menaces of extremism and terrorism,” the Ambassador said.

During the meeting, the two sides reiterated their stance to further strengthen the relations between the two countries.

On the occasion, Irfan Siddiqui presented a calligraphic art piece to the Saudi Ambassador.