Saudi Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal’s two-day visit to Pakistan on Monday has nothing to do with the trial of former president Pervez Musharraf, according to Naeem Khan, Pakistan’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“The visit was rescheduled last September on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings when Prince Saud met Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The prime minister invited Prince Saud to visit Pakistan,” Khan told Okaz/Saudi Gazette.
This is a visit to enhance bilateral ties in political, economic, and business fields. It will cement Islamic solidarity and push bilateral relations further.
He noted that Musharraf’s trial is strictly a domestic affair and would be treated as such and according to domestic laws and norms.
This is Saud’s first visit to Pakistan since Nawaz came to power.
Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Aziz al Ghadeer underscored the importance of the visit. Both countries are working to intensify their efforts to solve the issues of the Muslims. They would also discuss the latest developments in the region and around the world, he added.
Saud is scheduled to meet President Mamnoon Hussain, Nawaz Sharif and convey King Abdullah’s regards to them. He will also hold a press conference on Tuesday before leaving Pakistan.
