ISLAMABAD: Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz Sunday termed the resolution passed by Pakistan Parliament in connection with the Saudi Arabia's call for help as its internal matter. "Saudi Arabia has strong religious, economic and military ties and we expect an encouraging response from Pakistan," said the Saudi minister while talking to the media upon his arrival here at Islamabad airport.

The visiting Saudi minister is set to have a meeting with Pakistan's Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Yousuf.

He said the bilateral ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will be cemented even further in the coming days.

Earlier Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh arrived in Islamabad Sunday night. In a statement on his arrival, he said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy close brotherly and friendly relations and these relations will grow further.

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