Islamabad: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud on Saturday called his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi and the two leaders discussed a range of issues, including Kashmir.
The Pakistan Foreign Office said in a statement that the two ministers reaffirmed the strategic importance of the bilateral relationship and reiterated the shared resolve to deepen the cooperation in diverse fields.
Foreign Minister Qureshi expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s steadfast support for the Kashmir cause, including as a key member of the Saudi-led Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC Contact Group) on Jammu and Kashmir, the statement said.
“Views were exchanged on working together to advance the Kashmir cause, including from the OIC platform,” it said.
They also exchanged views on regional developments and agreed to remain in close contact.
—PTI

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