Islamabad :
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Imran Khan will visit Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who said in a conciliatory tone after secret Saudi-Iranian talks in Baghdad last week that he wish for “good” relations.
Prime Minister Imran Khan is leaving for Saudi Arabia today for a three-day visit (May 7-9) where he will sign a number of bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries. The visit is expected to include Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Will be helpful in improving relations between the two countries.
Prime Minister Imran Khan will be accompanied by a delegation of Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and other members of his cabinet.
The Prime Minister’s consultation with the Saudi leadership will cover all areas of bilateral cooperation, including the economy, trade, investment, energy, employment opportunities for the Pakistani workforce and the welfare of the Pakistani population in the country.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will also meet the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yusuf Al-Uthaymeen, the Secretary General of the World Muslim League, Muhammad bin Abdul Kareem Al-Issa, and the Imams of the Holy Mosques in Mecca and Medina.
He will also raise the issue of Islamophobia in the West, including a recent European Parliament resolution calling for Pakistan’s withdrawal as GSP Plus.
A press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a long, historic fraternal relationship rooted in common faith, common history and mutual support. Is very high.
Saudi Arabia is home to more than 2 million Pakistanis who have contributed to the development and prosperity of the two countries. Regular high-level bilateral visits have contributed to the development of fraternal relations and close cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Do
According to media reports, Pakistan. Saudi Arabia’s relations have been strained, and its relations with Saudi Arabia deteriorated further in 2015 when the Pakistani parliament barred the army from taking part in the war in Yemen. Military conflict in Yemen has strained relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. One important reason is that last year Pakistan expected Riyadh to support India in dealing with the Kashmir issue.
In particular, Pakistan had called for a joint meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, but after Saudi Arabia rejected the request, Pakistan reiterated its demand, which resulted in Riyadh repaying a 1 billion loan. What was demanded?
As a result, Pakistan used a new loan from China to repay the loan to Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced that the government would provide a funeral grant of Rs 25,000 to Pakistanis abroad. To help the needy bury their loved ones with dignity.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Our government is moving forward in providing services to Pakistanis abroad. A final grant of Rs 25,000 has been approved by the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation.”
