ISLAMABAD: 海角直播n Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki聽hosted a聽 reception to celebrate his country's 88th National Day in Islamabad.
Pakistan鈥檚 Defense Minister Pervez Khattak, who was the chief guest,聽congratulated King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the occasion.
鈥淟et me reiterate that Pakistan remains committed to safe guard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kingdom of 海角直播,鈥 Khattak said in address to the gathering.
Nawaf said Saudi-Pakistan relations are characterized by its strength and durability 鈥渁s they are deeply rooted since more than seven decades after the independence of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.鈥
鈥淧rime Minister Imran Khan鈥檚 decision to choose 海角直播 as the destination of his first official visit abroad after assuming the office, reflects the sincere intention of the new government to work with 海角直播 and that the Kingdom is Pakistan鈥檚 first and foremost strategic ally,鈥 he said.
He noted that there are more than 2.5 million Pakistanis living in 海角直播 and contributing to the Kingdom's 鈥渞evitalization and prosperity.鈥
A big number of foreign diplomats, parliamentarians, politicians from almost all political parties including leader of opposition in national assembly Shehbaz Sharif, religious scholars, security officials, members of business community and journalists were among the participants at the reception.
The reception was followed by a grand dinner where guests were served with traditional Arabic and Pakistani food.
鈥淭he Kingdom of 海角直播 harbors extreme love and appreciation for Pakistan nation, and similar love and appreciation exchange our brothers in Pakistan because the Kingdom has a special place in their hearts due to existence of the two Holy Mosques,鈥 Ambassador Nawaf said.
