Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday said the fraternal and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia draw strength from the warm relations between the two countries' people and the leadership. Talking to Abdul Aziz Al Ghadeer, Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the PM House, the Prime Minister said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are brotherly countries, which enjoy close ties and share common views on major international issues.

He expressed the confidence that relations between the two countries would further strengthen by co-operation in various fields. Abdul Aziz Al Ghadeer also conveyed the heartfelt gratitude of Prince Fahad Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz, Governor of Tabuk for the generous hospitality accorded to him by the government and the Prime Minister during his current stay in Pakistan.

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