Saudi Gazette report

ISLAMABAD — Saudi Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sheikh held an official session of talks with Speaker of the Pakistan National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at the National Assembly headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday.

At the start of the session, Sadiq welcomed Al-Sheikh and the accompanying delegation on the occasion of their visit to Pakistan, wishing them a pleasant stay. He praised the progress and prosperity of the Saudi-Pakistani relations at all levels and in various fields, commending the Kingdom’s efforts in supporting Pakistan and highlighting the important role it plays regionally and internationally.

For his part, Dr. Al-Sheikh expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Speaker of the Pakistan National Assembly for the warm reception and generous hospitality. He noted the significant progress witnessed in Saudi-Pakistani relations at multiple levels. He emphasized the distinguished ties between the Shoura Council and the National Assembly, underlining the importance of strengthening their respective roles in enhancing these relations.

During the talks, the two sides reviewed aspects of their strong bilateral relations and discussed ways to enhance parliamentary cooperation between the Shoura Council and the National Assembly, aiming to serve the common interests of the two countries and their people. They also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual concern.