Daily Times

ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy cordial fraternal relations.

She expressed these views during her meeting with Saudi Ambassador Abdullah Marzouk Al-Zahrani, who called on her in Islamabad on Tuesday.

She said that the people and the leadership of Pakistan hold the custodian of the two holy mosques in high esteem, and has special place for the brotherly people of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries are deep rooted in common religious values and shared history of mutual cooperation in diverse fields.

It is immensely satisfactory that the historical relations between the two brotherly countries are now being translated into strong cultural partnership, the minister noted. Marriyum shared her proposals regarding joint production and broadcast to expose the brotherly people of the two countries to each others’ best practices and trends.

Mutual cooperation and sharing of expertise will further enhance the mutual understanding among the coming generations of the two countries ultimately contributing to the benefit of Ummah, further added the minister.

During the meeting, Saudi ambassador said that the role of media is critical for promoting friendship between the two countries. He also emphasised on the need for enhanced interactions between the two countries particularly, in the field of information and culture with a view to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two brotherly countries.