ISLAMABAD – Saudi King Shah Salman is likely to visit Pakistan on theinvitation of the PM elect Imran Khan, sources have revealed.

King Salman on Monday telephoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairmanand Prime Minister designate Imran Khan and invited him for a state visitwhich the later accepted.

Prime Minister designate Imran Khan has also invited Saudi King Shah Salmanfor a state visit for which the details would be decided later.

In his telephonic conversation with Imran Khan, the Saudi King felicitatesnew government and expressed good wishes for the new government.

Shah Salman said that Kindom of Saudi Arabia attaches great importance toits relation with Pakistan.

“People of Pakistan poses great trust on your leadership,” he said andadded Saudi Arabia wishes for close ties with the new government.

Saudi king while felicitating Imran Khan upon his success in the generalelections invited him for a visit to Saudi Arabia which he accepted.

Speaking on the occasion, PM designate Imran Khan thanked the Saudi Kingand said that KSA is a friend which stood by Pakistan through thick andthin.

Khan further reiterated Pakistan s commitment to the security andprotection of the Holy Mosques and also the territorial integrity of thekingdom.