Saudi Gazette report

Jeddah — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman made a telephone call to Pakistan prime minister-elect Imran Khan on Monday.

The King congratulated Imran on his election as the prime minister of Pakistan and lauded the distinctive ties between the Kingdom and Pakistan and the endeavor of the two countries to develop these in all fields.

Imran thanked the King for his telephone call. He stressed his keenness to enhance bilateral ties and achieve mutual interest.

King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, congratulated Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain on the 72nd independence day of the country.