Formal welcome ceremony for the visiting Palestinian President Mehmood Abbas was held at Prime Minister House in Islamabad today.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif warmly received the distinguished guest on arrival.
National anthems of the two countries were played on the occasion.
A smartly turned out contingent of the armed forces present salute and guard of honour to the Palestinian President. The visiting dignitary inspected the guard of honour.
The Prime Minister introduced the cabinet members to the Palestinian President and the distinguished guest introduced the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to the members of his entourage.