Islamabad: August 21, 2023 (Online): Dr. Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, Minister of Hajj & Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia called on the Prime Minister today.
The Saudi Minister is leading a high-level delegation with members from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Interior, Saudi Civil Aviation Authority, Communication, Tourism, etc.
The Prime Minister welcomed the delegation and expressed satisfaction on the positive trajectory of bilateral relations with the Kingdom. He lauded the vision of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and said Pakistan would always remain a trusted partner of Saudi Arabia.
The Prime Minister thanked the Saudi leadership for making excellent arrangements for Hujjaj from all over the world during this year’s Hajj season, particularly for Pakistani pilgrims. He expressed the hope that Pakistani Hajj and Umrah pilgrims would continue to receive special treatment from the Saudi side.
The Prime Minister also thanked Saudi Arabia for its serious interest in investment opportunities in Pakistan under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
The visit is the first by a Minister of Hajj and Umrah to Pakistan. The Saudi Minister thanked the Prime Minister for the warm hospitality extended to him and members of his delegation. He said Saudi Arabia would extend all possible facilitation to Pakistani pilgrims. He said in addition to religious visits, the delegation would also try to promote Saudi tourism to Pakistan.
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