Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussein received at the presidential palace in Islamabad today the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-Ghadir who came to mark the end of his five year long service as ambassador of his country to the South Asian country. During the audience, the Pakistani President expressed thanks to and appreciation of the Saudi ambassador for the efforts he exerted during his work in enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries at all levels and in all fields, wishing him success in his new career. The Pakistani President also requested the ambassador to convey his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, confirming that Pakistan attaches great attention to its relations with the Kingdom and consider it a source of gratitude and strength to the Pakistani people. For his part the ambassador said what he did during his tenure in Pakistan was due to the instructions of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, noting that the Kingdom considers Pakistan a friendly country and would spare no effort to stand by its side. The meeting was attended by senior officials of the Saudi embassy and its affiliated offices. -- SPA 23:47 LOCAL TIME 20:47 GMT تغريد
