Imran Khan and Saudi king Salman. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE
ISLAMABAD: Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz on Monday telephoned prime minister-in-waiting Imran Khan and conveyed that the kingdom would always be at the forefront to help Pakistan.
According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Saudi dignitary congratulated the party chief on his election win.
King Salman hoped to foster ties between the two brother countries. He also invited the PTI chairman to visit the kingdom, to which the former cricketer star warmly accepted.
‘Want to see a prosperous Pakistan', Saudi King Salman tells Imran
The KSA ruler also said that the the royal family has deep connection with Pakistan, according to the communique.
He also voiced his concerns over the issues faced by the government is Islamabad.
On Sunday, the Saudi king and crown prince Muhammad bin Salman reached out to Imran and shared their hope to see a prosperous Pakistan.
Both the dignitaries felicitated the PM designate on his election win and conveyed well wishes for him, Express News reported.
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