Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud arrives in Islamabad today

Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud arrives in Islamabad today on a three day visit to Pakistan.

The Crown Prince‚ also the Deputy Prime Minister and holds portfolio of defence‚ is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.

Foreign Office spokesperson has said the Crown Prince will hold talks with the President and the Prime Minister on bilateral relations and regional and international issues. The two sides will also discuss ways to increase export of Pakistan’s manpower to Saudi Arabia and facilitate members of Pakistani community in the Kingdom.

The Afghan issue will also figure during the talks.

She hoped that the visit would give a new impetus to the existing fraternal bonds between the two countries. It would also provide a good opportunity to explore ways to strengthening bilateral cooperation in diverse areas.