PM Khan meets Saudi King Salman, raise Kashmir issue.

Prime Minister Imran Khan called on Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Thursday and apprised him about grave situation in Jammu and Kashmir, arising from India's illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019. He also expressed solidarity with the King Salman over drone strikes on Saudi oil installations.

PM Imran Khan and King Salman exchanged views on bilateral relations, regional and global political situation during his meeting. They also expressed their desire to further enhance and diversify bilateral cooperation.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office, King Salman reiterated the Saudi Arabia s solidarity and long-held support on the Kashmir issue .

During the meeting, PM Imran condemned the recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia s oil facilities and assured King Salman of Pakistan s continued support to the Kingdom.

Prime Minister Imran Khan also expressed Pakistan's resolve to stand with Saudi Arabia in the event of a threat to its sanctity and security.

The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfikar Bukhari, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood, and...

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