He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had historically enjoyed long-standing fraternal ties, deep rooted in common faith, shared history and mutual support. "Green Saudi Initiative" and "Green Middle East Initiative" are remarkable initiatives for the preservation of nature and climate not only in Saudi Arabia but in the entire region. About the financial support by Saudi Arabia, Imran Khan said, "I am extremely grateful to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the recent announcement to deposit US dollars 3 billion and financing US dollars 1.2 billion refined petroleum products during the year. He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had long-standing fraternal relations and Saudi has always extended generous support to Pakistan in its difficult times. "The latest generous gesture by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirms the all-weather friendship between the two states," the prime minister added.

Source: The Nation November 01, 2021 06:08 UTC