Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrives in Saudi Arabia for three-day visit

SMA NEWS – JEDDAH

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived Friday in Saudi Arabia ahead of a three-day visit to the Kingdom, on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Khan was received in Jeddah by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Minister of Commerce, Acting Minister of Information, Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi and other officials on his arrival.

The two leaders then held a series of talks, during which they emphasized the depth of relations between the two brotherly countries and the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation  and coordination in various fields.

They also “exchanged views and issues of concern to the two countries on the regional and international arenas, in a way that contributes to supporting and strengthening security and stability,” according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Prime Minister Khan praised the leadership role of King Salman in promoting Islamic unity, and “the positive role of the Kingdom in resolving the issues facing the Islamic nation and its endeavors for regional and international peace and security,” SPA said.

It added that officials from both countries signed two agreements addressing the treatment of criminals, and crime.

They also agreed two memorandums of understanding around  combating drug trafficking; as well as financing energy, infrastructure, transportation, water and communications projects.

Both countries also agreed to establish a higher coordination council.