ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (ABC): Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki has said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) paid special attention to all Islamic countries but Pakistan was the most important in the Islamic world that enjoy indeed cordial and brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia.
Addressing the 92nd Saudi National Day ceremony here at a hotel on Friday evening, he said political, religious, military, culture and diplomatic relations between the two brotherly countries had a proud history.
The ambassador said the relations between two countries nothing but based on sincere Islamic brotherhood and true love with each other.
Meanwhile, Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, extending well wishes to the leadership of Saudi Arabia and its people, said the KSA enjoyed a very elevated position as the religious home of Muslims all around the world, as it was the sacred land of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
He also appreciated the efforts and initiatives of the Saudi leadership for continued improvement of services related to Hajj. “Despite the disruption due to COVID-19, this year’s Hajj arrangements were unmatched,” he added.
He said Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, as a young visionary leader had introduced remarkable new facilities for the pilgrims through use of information technology and other innovations.
Commending the role of the crown prince, the Senate chairman said Muhammad Bin
Salman was a leader on mission, whose progressive and modern ideas continued to inspire the youth. His initiatives like Misk Foundation, multi-billion-dollar tech city of Neom, e-sports strategy, and environmental efforts to combat climate change seemed to only be the tip of the iceberg, he added.
Besides calling for increased exchanges as they help to further strengthen the bond between two countries, he underlined that continued engagement and collaboration was required in order to achieve shared goals.
Sadiq Sanjrani thanked Saudi leadership for its timely support to Pakistan in helping the flood affected people of Pakistan.
He also appreciated the Saudi ambassador for personally reaching out to flood affected people in far flung areas of the country.
On this occasion, Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani was the chief guest who cut the cake of Saudi National Day hand in hand with Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki.
These beautiful moments were shared by a large number of people hailing from various segments of the society, particularly, politicians, diplomats, religious scholars, armed forces, academia and many more.