Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday while condemning the Houthi militia attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for the Kingdom’s security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The prime minister received Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The prime minister acknowledged the endeavours of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for peace and security in the region and beyond.

He also lauded the vision of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for KSA’s progress and prosperity and his invaluable contribution to the abiding fraternal relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Prime minister Khan particularly thanked the Kingdom for its steadfast support to Pakistan, especially in challenging times and for the recent financial budgetary support extended to Pakistan.

Thanking the Saudi leadership for hosting a large Pakistani community, the prime minister emphasized the need for further strengthening people-to-people linkages.

Noting the conclusion of the Agreement on Transfer of Offenders between the two countries, he expressed the hope that a large number of Pakistani prisoners in KSA would be repatriated to Pakistan through this framework.

Prince Abdulaziz conveyed cordial greetings of the crown prince to the prime minister and reaffirmed the close fraternal relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

He also acknowledged the positive contribution of Pakistanis in the development of the Kingdom and reiterated the resolve to work closely with the Pakistan side on all matters relating to his ministry.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are bound in a fraternal relationship marked by mutual trust and understanding, close cooperation, and an abiding tradition of supporting each other.

Earlier in the day Saudi Interior Minister called on his Pakistani counterpart Sheikh Rashid Ahmad. During the meeting they discussed issues of mutual interest, including the regional security situation.

Both sides emphasized on strengthening ties between the Ministries of Interior of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, adding that better liaison between ministries is needed to address various issues, including security challenges.

Rashid said Pakistan values its relations with Saudi Arabia as they are based on mutual trust and Islamic brotherhood. He said two million Pakistanis working in Saudi Arabia are our precious asset.

The Minister thanked the Saudi government for taking the excellent care of Pakistani workers.