Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik called on Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz here on Saturday and discussed ways to strengthen the existing fraternal relations between the two countries. The Interior Minister presented message of President Asif Ali Zardari to King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz.
He also presented greetings and the best wishes of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan, which were warmly reciprocated. The Minister said the leadership and the people of Pakistan have high regards for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and leadership and people of Saudi Arabia.
The Minister conveyed the gratitude of the Pakistani leadership and the people of Pakistan to the Saudi leadership for their support and assistance to the people of Pakistan during all difficult times. Both the sides reiterated to continue their co-operation for peace and security of the region and the world.
The meeting was attended by Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, Chief of General Intelligence; Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Secretary General of National Security Council; Prince Miteb bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet and Commander of the National Guard; Prince Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the King; Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-Ghadir and Pakistani Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ayaz Muhammad and Pakistan's Charge d Affairs Ayaz Muhammad Khan.