Saudi Arabia’s decision to increase Pakistan’s Hajj quota welcomed by President

Saudi Arabia’s decision to increase Pakistan’s Hajj quota is welcomed by President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi.

The President in a meeting with Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Dr Abdullah Awad Al Juhany, who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad today said that Pakistan greatly values its relations with the brotherly country, Saudi Arabia both the countries have shared bonds of history, culture, traditions, faith and values.

Recalling the highly successful visit of the Crown Prince His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad Bin Salman to Pakistan, the President said that Crown Prince won the hearts of Pakistani people by his generous offer of support to Pakistani community.

He appreciated Saudi Arabia for its support to Pakistani pilgrims visiting the Kingdom for Hajj and Umrah every year.

He also welcomed the Kingdom’s decision of increase in Hajj quota for Pakistan to two hundred thousand and inclusion of Pakistan in its Road to Makkah initiative.

He hoped that the project will be extended to all Pakistani airports for Hajj 2020.

The President pointed out that large Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia is a strong people to people bridge between two brotherly countries.

He said Pakistanis consider Saudi Arabia as their second home and work devotedly for the progress and prosperity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He also conveyed regards and greetings to His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and the brotherly people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Imam of Masjid Al-Haram said that relationship of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is not merely a diplomatic one but it is based on faith.

He said Pakistan is the strength of Saudi Arabia and hearts of people of both countries beat together.

He stressed that there should be more frequent exchange of delegations between the two countries in various fields.

Meanwhile, President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan remains committed to secure the sacred places and knows well the value of peace and stability in the region.