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- Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz meet Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki聽
- Maintaining close contact with 海角直播 at consular level is a top priority of Punjab government, says Nawaz聽
ISLAMABAD: The president of Pakistan鈥檚 ruling Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party Nawaz Sharif and his daughter, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, met Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral defense, political and economic ties between the two countries, an official of the Punjab government said.
Pakistan and 海角直播 enjoy close defense, economic and diplomatic ties. In recent months, the two countries have sought closer economic cooperation, with Islamabad and Riyadh signing 34 business-to-business agreements last year worth $2.8 billion.
During their meeting, Sharif and the Punjab chief minister conveyed their sincere wishes and respect for 海角直播鈥檚 King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the public relations officer to the Punjab chief minister said in a message circulated to media.
鈥淭he meeting included discussions on matters of mutual interest, economic cooperation, defense partnership, and unity of the Muslim Ummah,鈥� the statement said.
It added that both sides reaffirmed to further strengthen the historic, political, economic and defense ties between Pakistan and 海角直播.
鈥淏oth sides agreed to expand defense partnership, joint training, intelligence sharing and mutual cooperation,鈥� it said.
The Punjab chief minister said Pakistan and 海角直播鈥檚 relationship is based on mutual trust, shared values and long-standing brotherhood.
鈥淩elations with 海角直播 are a central pillar of Pakistan鈥檚 foreign policy, which continues to grow stronger in political, economic, and other sectors,鈥� she was quoted as saying.
Nawaz said Islamabad is grateful to 海角直播 for hosting 2.5 million Pakistani expatriates in the Kingdom.
鈥淢aintaining close and continuous contact with 海角直播 at the consular level is a top priority of the Punjab government,鈥� she added.
Apart from being a key regional ally and close business partner, 海角直播 also happens to be the largest source of foreign remittances for Pakistan.
These remittances are a lifeline for Pakistan鈥檚 cash-strapped economy, playing a critical role in stabilizing foreign exchange reserves and its supporting balance of payments.