There has been an immense growth in the popularity of cricket in SaudiArabia as well and to promote the game in the country, the Kingdom hassought Pakistan’s help.
Pakistan has always been at the forefront of promoting the game inassociate cricket nations. In the past, Pakistan has helped countries suchas Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and Bangladesh reach thetop level of international cricket.
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Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Maliki,called on the Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Dr.Fehmida Mirza, in Islamabad and discussed the possibility of cooperationbetween the two nations to promote the game.
The Saudi Ambassador acknowledged the increasing popularity of the game inthe region especially because of Pakistan’s cricket team. The top diplomatsaid that sports is very important for people all around the world and isone thing that unites nations. Cooperation between the two countries inseveral other sports was also discussed in the meeting.






