Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday discussed ways to enhance cooperation and boost their ties in a comprehensive manner. Bilateral relations, cooperation and regional situation were reviewed during an audience by Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani with King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, here at the Royal Palace, according to a statement released by the Pakistani Consulate. The leaders also agreed to work closely to promote the cause of global peace, promote harmony and tolerance among different religions and espouse the universal values of humanity and brotherhood. Prime Minister Gilani highly appreciated the contribution of King Abdullah to promote interfaith harmony. Ways of enhancing Pakistan-Saudi Arabia partnership based on comprehensive cooperation were discussed, the press release said. Modalities and mechanism for this purpose were also discussed. Both sides expressed the wish to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation and work closely to safeguard the stability and peace in the region and Muslim world, the statement said. Prime Minister Gilani informed King Abdullah about Pakistan's relations with the regional countries. He also informed the King about Pakistan's efforts to promote peace, reconciliation in Afghanistan and its efforts to improve relations with India. Prime Minister Gilani said these were challenging times for the Muslim Ummah and wider cooperation and deeper understanding between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were critical for the stability and prosperity of the Muslim world. The prime minister appreciated the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the welfare and development of the Muslim world and said there was an urgent need to ensure peaceful transformation, order, stability and unity in Islamic states. He also expressed his sense of gratitude to the people and government of Saudi Arabia for extending generous assistance to the earthquake and flood affected people of Pakistan and pointed that the rehabilitation work was continuing at a steady pace. Prime Minister Gilani extended an invitation to King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz to visit Pakistan. __
