Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have strong and close relations, which are based on mutual respect, harmony, shared values and a common faith. Aziz was talking to Ali Awadh Asseri, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, who called on him at the Prime Minister's residence Thursday, said an official statement. The Saudi Ambassador presented a cheque worth 1 million Saudi Riyal on behalf of Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Tabuk Region, for relief arrangements for the people affected in the recent floods in Balochistan. The Prime Minister also recalled that earlier during the earthquake, the Saudi Government and people had extended wholehearted and generous support for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction including medical facilities and the construction of a medical facility. While appreciating the gesture, the Prime Minister also recalled that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoyed strategic and eternal relations which are multifaceted and broad based including defence, security, energy, cultural, economic & trade and investment. People of Pakistan have a special love, respect and affection for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz as being a source of strength not only for Pakistan-Saudi relations but also for the entire Ummah. The Saudi Ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for his sentiments and stated that the Pakistanis living and working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are playing an important role in the Saudi economy. He also informed that a number of Saudi investors are embarked on various investment projects in Pakistan in the light of the Pakistan's economic performance over the last few years. The Saudi Ambassador stated that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will continue to strive for harmony and peace through resolution of disputes and shall oppose militancy and terrorism.
