Pakistanis have great respect for King Salman, says president

RIYADH — Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain has said that the Pakistani people have great respect for Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and always look forward to the prosperity of relations between the two countries. During his meeting with Speaker of Shoura Council Sheikh Abdullah Al-Asheikh, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, President Hussain praised the distinguished relations between the two countries. He lauded the Kingdom’s initiative for Islamic alliance to counter the scourge of terrorism. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the alliance and for the Kingdom’s efforts in this area. He added that his country has recently modified a lot of regulations and formulated legislations to support foreign investment. These give special priority to Saudi investors. The Shoura speaker said that Pakistan enjoys a special status in Saudi Arabia where around two million Pakistanis live and enjoy security, safety and care. He said the Kingdom is witnessing a period of historic transformation.