Qureshi lauds positive role of KSA for promoting peace, security and development in region.

JEDDAH -- Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has lauded the positive role being played by the Kingdom for promoting peace, security and development in the region.

FM Qureshi held a meeting with the Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, in Jeddah.

Foreign Minister Qureshi paid rich tribute to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and the progress and development of the Kingdom under its visionary leadership. Foreign Minister Qureshi thanked Saudi Arabia for its continued support and cooperation bilaterally, as well as at the international fora.

The two Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their mutual desire to further strengthen cordial relations between the two countries. They reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in diverse areas including trade, investment, infrastructure, energy, tourism and manpower.

The two sides also discussed ways to provide fresh impetus to existing Pakistan - Saudi Arabia ties. In this regard, they welcomed the signing of the Agreement on Establishing Saudi-Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council during the ongoing visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The work of the Council, co-chaired by the Prime Minister and the Crown Prince, will be organized into three pillars - political/security, economic and cultural/social.

The Foreign Ministers on both sides will lead the work of the Politic/Security pillar, while their respective foreign ministries will act as the focal point for the Council.

Foreign Minister Qureshi lauded the positive contribution of Pakistani Diaspora in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards the development and progress of both countries. He emphasized the need for nurturing and strengthening people-to-people linkages, as well as facilitating travel between the...