ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi held a meeting with his Saudi counterpart Adel al-Jubeir at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.
During the meeting Pakistan’s recent tensions with India, regional security and bilateral relations were discussed.
The Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia arrived in Islamabad for a day-long official visit.
Adel al-Jubeir is in Pakistan on the directives of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
“We welcome the offer by Saudi Crown Prince to mediate between Pakistan and India,” said Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
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.
The two foreign ministers agreed to finalise agreements with due time to promote bilateral economic, political and security cooperation under the Pak-Saudi Supreme Coordination Council.
The Saudi Foreign Minister assured his Pakistani counterpart of the kingdom's complete support in resolution of all outstanding issues between Pakistan and India.
Al-Jubeir will also call on top Pakistani leadership during his one-day visit to Islamabad.
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