Islamabad, August 15, 2022 (PPI-OT): Prime Minister’s Telephone Call with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a telephonic conversation with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today.
The Prime Minister conveyed his deep respects to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz. During the telephone call, the Crown Prince congratulated the Prime Minister and the people of Pakistan on 75th Anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence. The Crown Prince also conveyed best wishes for the continued progress, prosperity and development of Pakistan.
The two leaders also exchanged views on issues of mutual interest. Both the leaders reaffirmed the resolve to further strengthening the strong, longstanding Pakistan-Saudi Arabia fraternal ties. The Prime Minister and the Crown Prince reviewed the progress made on the decisions taken by the two sides during the visit of the Prime Minister in April 2022.
They resolved to expedite the ongoing cooperation in investment, energy and trade fields. Recalling the historic support extended by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan in times of need, the Prime Minister thanked the Crown Prince for the economic and development support provided to Pakistan in recent times. The Prime Minister reiterated his cordial invitation to the Crown Prince for a state visit to Pakistan, which he graciously accepted.
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