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PM Imran Khan, Saudi crown prince discuss political, economic relations

PM Imran Khan, Saudi crown prince discuss political, economic relations
June 1, 2019
MAKKAH (92 News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan held a one-on-one meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on the sidelines of the 14th Islamic Summit in Makkah on Saturday. Both dignitaries exchanged view on bilateral political, economic and business relations during the meeting held in a friendly environment. The Saudi crown prince agreed to immediately implement the decisions made during the Pakistan visit. They agreed to regularly exchange views on all issues of mutual interest. Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked the Saudi government for providing oil over the postponed payments. They also expressed the resolve to promote political, economic and business relations between both countries. PAKISTAN, EGYPT AGREED TO ENHANCE BILATERAL TIES Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to increase frequency of political exchanges, hold the meeting of Joint Ministerial Commission at an early date and take steps to enhance bilateral trade and economic ties. The resolve to this effect was expressed during a meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El- Sisi on the sidelines of the 14th Islamic Summit in Makkah. The two leaders exchanged views on bilateral, regional and international matters of mutual interest, and the issues being faced by the Muslim world. They also exchanged views on the regional security situation and emphasized the need to exercise caution and resolve issues peacefully. Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted the fact that Pakistan and Egypt are two important countries of the Muslim world, having a key role to play on issues relating to the Ummah. He reiterated the invitation to President of Egypt for visiting Pakistan. The two sides also agreed that such high level exchanges would steer the relationship towards the comprehensive upgradation that both countries desired.