Saudi outgoing envoy meets PM

ISLAMABAD: Abdullah Marzouk, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia made a farewell call on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here at PM House on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister appreciated the outgoing ambassador for his efforts and contributions towards further strengthening the existing cordial and brotherly relationship between the two countries.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy very close relations that are marked by commonalities on all issues of mutual interest at regional and international level, said the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister said that the two Muslim states have always stood by each other in testing times and the people of Pakistan deeply value our strong bonds with the Saudi Kingdom.

The Prime Minister wished the Ambassador good health, prosperity and success in his future endeavors. The Prime Minister conveyed his good wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud as well as for progress and prosperity of the people of the Kingdom.

Abdullah Marzouk thanked the Prime Minister for the warmth and hospitality extended to him during his stay in Pakistan.