Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met here Thursday and discussed ways of enhancing relations between the two countries in diverse fields. Crown Prince Salman, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, received Prime Minister Sharif here at the Al-Yamamah Palace.
During the meeting, the two sides emphasised the importance of close bilateral relations between the two countries and focused on the latest regional and international developments.
The Prime Minister said he had come to pay respect and extend good wishes for the speedy recovery, good health and long life of the Custodian of two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by his Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi and Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Manzour Al-Haq.
From the Saudi side, the audience was attended by Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Premier, Advisor and Special Envoy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques; Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Chief of General Intelligence; Prince Miteb bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Minister of National Guard; Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region; Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, cabinet member and Chief of the Crown Prince's Court and Special Advisor; and Minister of State and Cabinet's Member Dr Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban.