ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif left on a two-day private visit of Saudi Arabia this morning to inquire about the health of King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz.
According to an official handout, PM travelled to personally inquire about the health of the Saudi king.
Further, he expressed concern over the health of the ailing king and prayed for his early recovery.
During his visit, the premier will also meet Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud who is also the first deputy prime minister and minister of defence of Saudi Arabia as well as Deputy Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
In his meetings, the prime minister will exchange views for further enhancing brotherly relations between the two countries in all areas of mutual interest, including economic relations, defence and security cooperation, increasing of manpower from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia and regional and international issues.
PM Nawaz would also perform Umra.
In his pre-departure statement the premier said, “Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are tied in close bonds of shared faith and values.”
“Being the custodians of two holy mosques Saudi leadership has a special place in the heart of every Pakistani.”
This will be third high-level contact between the two countries in less than a year that reflects the depth of cooperation between the two countries.
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