Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Asad Qaiser here today received Minister of Media Turki bin Abdullah Al-Shabana, who is currently visiting Pakistan. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in various fields. The Speaker stressed the depth of fraternal relations between the Kingdom and Pakistan, pointing out that the two countries stood side by side over the past decades. He also praised the leadership role of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in supporting regional security and stability and his interest in strengthening brotherly relations with Pakistan, stressing the stand of the Pakistani government and people by Saudi Arabia. He praised the launch of the "Road to Makkah" Initiative at the International Airport of Islamabad and the brotherly gesture by the Kingdom to facilitate procedures for Pakistani pilgrims as part of the Kingdom's efforts to provide the best facilities for pilgrims and Muslims around the world. He noted the visit made by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, to Pakistan gave the bilateral relations a strong push forward. He also praised the efforts exerted by the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf al-Maliki to promote and develop relations between the two countries in various fields, describing them as ideal for upgrading bilateral relations to a wider scope of cooperation. For his part, the Minister of Media Turki Al-Shabana stressed the keenness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its leadership to promote and develop relations with the Republic of Pakistan and looks forward to diversifying them in various fields of cooperation. He added that the Kingdom, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, pays great attention to its relationship with Pakistan, is eager to support Pakistan and its people to be a successful and stable state and will always stand by the Pakistani people. The members of the Pakistani National Assembly expressed their thanks to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for always standing by Pakistan in all adversities and difficult times, stressing the importance of strengthening bilateral relations in the areas of social and economic development. They also stressed that the relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom are in the interest of the Islamic nation and guarantee its unity and cohesion, while ensuring regional security and stability. The reception was attended by number of officials.
