Naqvi visits Saudi embassy

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Embassy of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, where he was warmly received by Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki.

During the meeting, Interior Minister Naqvi and Ambassador Al-Malki discussed Pakistan-Saudi relations, with a focus on expanding bilateral cooperation and enhancing coordination on security matters.

The Saudi ambassador strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Islamabad and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives. A key development highlighted in the meeting was the resolution of the long-standing issue regarding the legal status of Rohingya Muslims living between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

The ambassador thanked the government of Pakistan for its positive role in moving the matter towards a solution.

A formal agreement on the issue is scheduled to be signed in Saudi Arabia next week.

Both sides also reviewed ways to broaden cooperation between the interior ministries of the two countries.

We are proud of our deep ties with the people of Pakistan, Ambassador Al-Malki said. Federal Interior Secretary Muhammad Khurram Agha was also present during the meeting.