ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its long-standing brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia, saying both countries are bound by unbreakable bond of religion, culture, history, and mutual trust and respect.
Speaking a meeting with Saudi Ambassador in Pakistan, Nawal bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy who called on him at Parliament on Tuesday, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that the continuous upward trajectory of the bilateral ties was extremely heartening, and we were committed to taking this mutually beneficial partnership to new heights by expanding cooperation in all fields of mutual interest.
The NA Speaker highlighted that the people of Pakistan hold deep respect and affinity for Saudi Arabia, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdul AI, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, and the people of the Kingdom. “Both brotherly countries share the unanimity of views on important global and regional issues,” he added.
Referring to parliament-to-parliament relations, Ayaz Sadiq emphasized that parliamentary diplomacy is of utmost importance to strengthen bilateral relations.
Exchanges of parliamentary delegations and coordination among parliamentary friendship groups will help bring the two nations closer. He also mentioned the invitation extended to the Chairman of Majlis-e-Shura of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to visit Pakistan.
While commenting on the rich history of mutual cooperation, the Speaker NA highlighted that the two Islamic brotherly countries have always supported each other in difficult times. He said, ”Saudi Arabia’s support for the economic development of Pakistan is commendable.”
While welcoming Saudi Arabia’s commitment to invest in Pakistan, he remarked that there are ample opportunities for foreign investment in Pakistan, and current economic policies are very conducive for investment.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also thanked the Saudi government for providing facilities and support to the Pakistani diaspora living in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Ambassador expressed gratitude to the Speaker of the National Assembly for his gracious remarks on Pak-Saudi ties , expressing best wishes for the custodians of the Holy Haram and the desire to expand bilateral relations.
Ambassador Al-Malkiy further reaffirmed that Saudi Arabia attaches great importance to its brotherly relations with Pakistan, and both the people and government of Saudi Arabia will continue to lend support for the sustainable development and prosperity of Pakistan.
