ISLAMABAD (Monday, 18 February 2019) – Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman (HRH MBS) has been conferred upon Pakistan’s highest civilian award “Nishan-e-Pakistan” at an impressive investiture ceremony at the President House.
President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi conferred upon the award.
Prime Minister Imran Khan, federal ministers, parliamentarians, and services chiefs were also present on the occasion.
Later addressing a luncheon ceremony held in honor of HRH MBS, President Dr. Arif Alvi at the event said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have similar directions for peace in the region, development and elimination of corruption.
He said it is a very golden era for Pakistan as it is open for investment.
The President said we bravely fought terrorism and we are now standing at an era, where there will be increasing prosperity and peace in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the region.
He thanked HRH MBS for signing various Memorandums of Understanding for huge investment in Pakistan. He said it is the first phase of Saudi investments and the second phase will take place soon.
Dr Arif Alvi said like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan has huge tourism potential as it is situated at the crossroad of various regions.
He invited His Majesty Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz to visit Pakistan and urged Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit northern areas of Pakistan, which present one of the best mountain attractions in the world.
Speaking on the occasion, HRH MBS said brotherly relationships between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are focused on the principle of Islamic solidarity.
He acknowledged contribution of Pakistani diaspora for the development of Saudi Arabia, especially in the expansion project of the Grand Mosque and Masjid-e-Nabavi. He said over two million Pakistanis are working in Saudi Arabia and contributing a lot in the development of the kingdom and Pakistan.