Daily Times COAS reaches Saudi Arabia ahead of prime minister s crucial visit Ambassador says MoU on bilateral cooperation will be signed during two-day visit
May 5, 2021
Several Pakistani prisoners detained in Saudi jails are expected to be released during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, which, diplomatic sources said, is scheduled for May 7.
According to Arab News, Imran Khan is visiting the kingdom on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Pakistan’s New Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Lieutenant General (r) Bilal Akbar, in an interview with Saudi media, said memorandums of understanding in three areas will be signed during the premier’s visit. He said a meeting related to prisoners’ release will be held during Imran Khan’s visit whereas the release of prisoners will be expedited with Saudi Arabia’s cooperation. He added that hundreds of prisoners will be released from jails in Saudi Arabia and return to Pakis
Pakistan Army chief Bajwa in Saudi ahead of PM Khan s visit
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Last Updated: May 04, 2021, 11:52 PM IST
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Bajwa was received by Pakistan s recently-appointed Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Lt-Gen (retd) Bilal Akbar and Saudi military officials, officials said.
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The visit of Bajwa and the upcoming trip of Khan is seen as significant as these developments suggest a thaw in ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan s crucial trip to the kingdom.
Khan is expected to visit Riyadh on May 7 on the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.
Army chief in Riyadh ahead of PM visit
Both trips are seen as significant as these developments suggest a thaw in ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
Gen Qamar is being received by Pakistan’s recently-appointed Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Lt-Gen (retd) Bilal Akbar and Saudi military officials. PHOTO COURTESY: ARAB NEWS
ISLAMABAD:
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday ahead of the crucial trip by Prime Minister Imran Khan to Saudi Arabia later this week.
The army chief was received by Pakistan’s recently-appointed Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Lt-Gen (retd) Bilal Akbar and Saudi military officials. He will meet Saudi civil and military leadership in what seems to be part of the preparation of the prime minister s scheduled to take place on May 7.
Thu 22nd April 2021 | 03:13 PM
President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said Pakistan highly valued its ties with Saudi Arabia and wanted to further strengthen bilateral relations in diverse fields
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Apr, 2021 ) :President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said Pakistan highly valued its ties with Saudi Arabia and wanted to further strengthen bilateral relations in diverse fields.
Talking to Pakistan s ambassador-designate to Saudi Arabia Lt Gen (retd) Bilal Akbar here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said the two countries shared bonds of history, culture and faith, and held commonality of views on regional and international issues.