Hina, Saudi FM agree to strengthen bilateral ties

RIYADH (APP) - Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince, Saud Al Faisal on Monday agreed to further strengthen their existing bilateral ties. Hina Rabbani Khar called on Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Saud Al Faisal here on Monday. The meeting was marked by warmth and cordiality. The Minister of State conveyed greetings of the President and the Prime Minister to the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Abdullah. The Minister of State also conveyed condolences on the passing away of Princess Sita bin Abdulaziz. The Saudi Foreign Minister expressed thanks for the sympathy and condolences. The Minister of State thanked the Saudi leadership, its government and people for the generous assistance and support provided to cope with the natural calamities which hit Pakistan in the recent years. The two sides expressed satisfaction over the existing state of brotherly relations and underscored the need for frequent high level exchanges for close consultations in view of the evolving situation in the region. Both sides agreed to the holding of Joint Ministerial Commission and political talks at an the earliest.

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