Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday talked to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Turk President Recep Tayyip Erdogan by telephone and discussed matters of mutual interest and issues faced by the Ummah.
The prime minister thanked Saudi King for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation, the auspicious opportunity to allow the delegation to enter the Holy Kaaba and the Roza-e-Rasool (Peace be Upon Him).
Recalling his recent meeting with Crown Prince Muhammed bin Salman, the prime minister reaffirmed the strong, brotherly relations between the two countries and conveyed the deep reverence, which Pakistan accords to the Saudi leadership.
They exchanged views on issues of bilateral significance and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in various fields of mutual interest.
The prime minister commended the Kingdom’s role as the leader of Ummah and also underscored its contribution to the promotion of regional peace.
He expressed concerns on the latest situation in Palestine and condemned Israeli Forces’ heinous attack during the month of Ramzan on the Palestinians defying all norms of humanity and international law.
They exchanged Eid-ul-Fitr greetings. Prime Minister Imran extended invitation to King Salman to visit Pakistan.
TURK PRESIDENT: Prime Minister Imran Khan received a telephone call from President Erdogan and exchanged views on Israel’s heinous attack during Ramzan on worshippers in the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestinians in Gaza.
They also agreed that the two foreign ministers would be working closely together to raise the Palestinian issue at international level.
Both the leaders also discussed the regional security situation.
Appreciating Turkey’s role, Prime Minister Imran stressed the importance of a responsible withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan.
Pakistan would continue to extend all possible support to the efforts for a political solution for durable peace and stability in Afghanistan, the prime minister added.
Both leaders discussed further strengthening of bilateral relations and agreed that the momentum of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Turkey would continue.
