ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir will arrive in Islamabad today on a day-long official visit.
The Saudi foreign minister will meet Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi during the visit to discuss bilateral matters and regional situation.
Al-Jubeir was scheduled to arrive in Islamabad last week, however he had delayed his visit. The reason behind the change in the schedule was not stated.
Qureshi had said Al-Jubeir was coming to Pakistan with an important message from Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.
Last month, the Saudi crown prince had visited Pakistan. In his joint press conference with Prime Minister Imran Khan before departing, MbS had said, "It feels home in Pakistan.... We believe in Pakistan's future, we believe that Pakistan has huge opportunities. In 2030, Pakistan will be next to two huge economies, China and India."
"Pakistan will definitely benefit from these neighbours, there's great leadership to put Pakistan in the right position and we can see that happening, because in 2018, Pakistani economy grew by 5 per cent. So we believe that Pakistan has huge potential and I believe it could be one of the 20 biggest economies in future."
Chinese minister reiterates support to Pakistan for regional peace, stability
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou on Wednesday reiterated his country's support to Pakistan for peace and stability in the region.
The Chinese vice foreign minister visited Pakistan on March 5-6, where he called on Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
Xuanyou also held talks with foreign secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the meetings, both Pakistan and China reaffirmed their time-tested and all-weather strategic, cooperative partnership, the Foreign Office of Pakistan said in a statement.
Pakistan thanked China for its steadfast support, it said. The Chinese vice foreign minister was briefed on Pakistan's efforts to resolve all issues with India through dialogue.
Xuanyou underscored that Pakistan and China are close friends and partners, and reiterated China's support to Pakistan for peace and stability in the region, the statement read further. He also acknowledged Pakistan's measures against terrorism.
The two sides noted with satisfaction the strong bonds in their bilateral relations and agreed to further enhance cooperation and coordination at all levels, the statement added.
During his meeting with COAS Bajwa, the Chinese vice foreign minister discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security, bilateral cooperation and current situation between Pakistan and India, according Major General Asif Ghafoor, director general of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace and stability, the DG ISPR said in his tweet.
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