Imran’s visit to KSA set new direction for Pak-Saudi ties: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman will be given ‘historic’ welcome when he reaches Pakistan on a maiden visit, ARY News reported Sunday.

Speaking to media here, Qureshi said Pakistan and Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA) had long-lasting ties. “PM Imran’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia provided a new direction to ties between the two countries.”

The minister appreciated reduction in visa fee by Saudi Arabia.

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He reiterated that the relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia weren’t that smooth. “It’s going to be an important visit of a high-profile Saudi delegation led by the Crown Prince.”

Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman is arriving in Pakistan on a maiden visit to the country on Sunday. Prime Minister Khan will personally receive the Saudi delegation.

During his two-day visit, the crown prince will be accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including members of Saudi Royal family, key ministers and leading businessmen.

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Earlier, two special airplanes carrying a high-powered Saudi delegation of 19 members landed at Noor Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi this morning.

The government of Pakistan, in a bid to accord an ‘unmatched’ welcome has arranged JF-17 Thunder jets in order to escort the visiting dignitary as soon as the Saudi Arabian delegation enters into Pakistan’s airspace.