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High-level Saudi delegation in Pakistan to strengthen parliamentary ties
ISLAMABAD: A high-level parliamentary delegation of the Saudi Shoura Council arrived in Pakistan to strengthen parliamentary ties between the two countries, the National Assembly of Pakistan said on Sunday. The delegation, led by the Head of the Saudi-Pak Parliamentary Friendship Committee Dr. Abdulrahman bin Sanhat bin Abdullah Al-Harbi, is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. It comprises members of the Saudi Shoura Council and the Saudi-Pak Parliamentary Friendship Committee, Dr. Iman bint Abdulaziz Al-Jabreen and Engineer Salem bin Ali Al-Shahrani. The delegates held a meeting with NA Speaker Sadiq in Islamabad, during which both sides agreed to promote parliamentary exchanges, according to a statement on the National Assembly of Pakistan's Facebook page. 'The Pak-Saudi Friendship Group established in the National Assembly is playing an important role in promoting harmony between the parliaments of the two countries,' NA Speaker Sadiq was quoted as saying. 'Exchanges of parliamentary delegations will give the parliamentarians of both countries an opportunity to benefit from each other's experiences.' Dr. Abdulrahman said Saudi Arabia attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan, according to the Pakistani National Assembly statement. 'During the meeting, discussions were held on the unity of the Muslim world, and joint role for peace and development in the region,' it read. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy strong trade, defense and brotherly relations. The Kingdom is home to over 2 million Pakistani expatriates, serving as the top destination for remittances for the cash-strapped South Asian country. Saudi Arabia has also extended significant support to Pakistan during prolonged economic challenges faced by Islamabad in recent years, including external financing and assistance with International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programs.
Arab News
25-05-2025
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Pakistani ambassador to Saudi Arabia meets with CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority
RIYADH: Ahmad Farooq, Pakistan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, met with Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority in Riyadh. 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.'
