ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud will arrive in Islamabad today to discuss bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.

According to Foreign Office, the Saudi foreign minister will call on Prime Minister Imran Khan during his visit and hold a meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.

"This will be the Saudi foreign minister’s maiden visit to Pakistan, during which the exchange of views would cover bilateral matters and regional issues of mutual interest," the FO spokesperson said.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy a deep-rooted and longstanding fraternal relationship. The two countries are committed to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in all fields.

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Last week, PM Imran embarked on a day long visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss bilateral matters and recent developments in the region with the Saudi leadership.

The visit was the prime minister’s fourth visit to Saudi Arabia this year. His earlier visits were in May, September and October. From the Saudi side, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman paid a visit to Pakistan in February.