Pakistan, Saudi Arabia resolve to further boost ties.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed resolve to enrich their deep and multi-faceted relationship as Prime Minister Imran Khan concluded his two-day official visit to the Kingdom on Friday.

During his meetings with the Saudi leadership, the prime minister strongly condemned the recent attacks on oil installations in Abqaiq and Khurais and assured Pakistan's commitment to Saudi Arabia against any threat to its security and territorial integrity.

On Kashmir, Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted the dire human rights situation in the occupied valley and the grave risks posed to peace and security in the aftermath of India's illegal and unilateral actions of August 5.

The prime minister stressed for the urgent lifting of curfew in Kashmir and resolution of the dispute in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions. He also highlighted the pivotal role of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in extending consistent support to the Kashmir cause.

The Saudi leadership expressed concern over the Kashmir situation and reiterated its steadfast support and solidarity for the cause. It was agreed to continue to work together for peace, security and a peaceful resolution.

The Prime Minister held separate meetings with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud and Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman. A high-level delegation accompanied the prime minister including Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Adviser on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Special Assistant on Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari and...

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