The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, has inaugurated the new chancery building of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah in a small and graceful ceremony.

The event was attended by Ambassador of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq, Saudi dignitaries, Consul General of Pakistan in Jeddah Syed Mustafa Rabbani, prominent Pakistani citizens and officials of the Pakistan Consulate, Jeddah. 

During the inauguration ceremony, the Pakistani flag was raised on the premises of the new chancery building, followed by a tree plantation in the Chancery lawn, ribbon cutting, unveiling the plaque and offering prayers for Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, says a Foreign Office statement.

A brief video report highlighting the features of the project was displayed.

In his remarks, the deputy prime minister lauded the efforts of the Consulate General of Pakistan, Jeddah and the support provided by the authorities of Saudi Arabia for making the project a reality.

He emphasised that the government is committed to facilitating overseas Pakistanis through the provision of effective consular services.

 After viewing the building and facilities, the DPM expressed satisfaction with the completion of the project and authorised the transfer of operations and Consular services to the new chancery building at the earliest.

Western Region Saudi Arabia is home to about 1.8 million Pakistanis, and the new chancery building and its facilities will go a long way to facilitate services for the community.