Political leaders term visit by Saudi crown prince ‘historic’

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FILE PHOTO - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks during the meeting of Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition defence ministers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia November 26, 2017. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS

LAHORE: The prominent political leaders have termed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan as historic.

Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz said Saudi Arabia always supported Pakistan, and nothing can affect the brotherly relations of both countries.

Hamza maintained that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif developed relationships with Saudi Arabia on the basis of mutual trust.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader added that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia hold the potential to bring economic revolution in the region by giving each other complete support.

Mohammad bin Salman took a historic step to strengthen Saudi economy in a creative manner, he said.

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Sirajul Haq commented that Saudi Arabia stood by Pakistan after its nuclear experiments when the world-imposed restrictions on Pakistan.

“Saudi Arabia also supported Pakistan when India attacked,” he said. “The government will discuss with the crown prince about a better future for the three million Pakistanis who are working in Saudi Arabia.”