ISLAMABAD – Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman is the most popularforeign leader in Pakistan as he has taken bilateral relations to a newheight.
These comments were made by Pakistani Minister for Science and TechnologyFawad Chaudhry said in an interview to foreign media.
Fawad Chaudhry said “Ever since Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman tookcharge, he has taken the bilateral relationship to a totally differentlevel,”
During his visit to Pakistan in February 2019, the crown prince told PrimeMinister Imran Khan: “Consider me an ambassador of Pakistan in SaudiArabia.”
Chaudhry said the visit “was truly remarkable and memorable. Prime MinisterImran Khan hasn’t visited any other country more than Saudi Arabia, andsimilarly the crown prince himself visited Pakistan with a largedelegation.”
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The two countries have always enjoyed historic and diverse relationsdespite recurring changes in Pakistan’s political landscape.
Every Pakistani government has enjoyed close ties with the Kingdom,Chaudhry said, adding: “It’s a people-to-people relationship, andPakistanis have a huge regard for Saudi Arabia.”
Fawad Chaudhry said “Saudi Arabia has stood with Pakistan through thick andthin, adding: “In all our challenges, the first country we’ve looked towardis Saudi Arabia, and the Kingdom was always there to help us. You canimagine from this the kind of respect both countries have for each other.”
