Pakistani ambassador to Saudi Arabia meets with CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority
The meeting focused on strengthening Saudi-Pakistani ties in the field of heritage and culture, the Pakistani Embassy wrote in a post on X on Sunday.
The ambassador presented Inzerillo with a painting from his own Diriyah-themed series, created to celebrate the Kingdom's history and heritage.
He also presented him with a made-in-Pakistan FIFA-standard football 'symbolizing Pakistan's craftsmanship and the mutual spirit of friendship.'
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