King Salman meets Pakistani PM, discusses bilateral issues

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met with King Salman on Tuesday as part of his first official state visit.

During their meeting, the two leaders reviewed the close relations between the two countries, the prospects for their development and strengthening in various fields, as well as the latest developments regionally, the Center for International Communication (CIC) said in a statement.

Khan also met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit.

In an interview with Saudi Arabia’s Al Ekhbariya TV channel, Khan said Pakistan was interested in improving relations with its neighbors Afghanistan, India and Iran.

“We want to develop our relations with both Afghanistan and India, a relationship based on mutual trust. Unfortunately, this is what has been missing. Pakistan has one point of view, India and Afghanistan have another point of view... So we want to build our relationships based on mutual trust. And Iran is neighbor, of course, you want good relationship with all neighbors."

Khan praised Saudi Arabia for its generosity, adding, "Whenever we had crisis, Saudi Arabia was always of great help for us.  So there is a special bond with Saudi Arabia.”

He said Saudi Arabia will have great opportunities of investment in Pakistan, noting that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) “is one of the greatest opportunities which allows people to invest in Pakistan.”

The education sector, Khan said, adding, "maybe one potential area of investment."

Photos courtesy of Center for International Communication (CIC)