JEDDAH: Bilateral relations, cooperation and regional situation were reviewed during a meeting between Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani with King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz at the Royal Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday.
Both countries agreed to enhance cooperation and boost their ties in a comprehensive manner.
Gilani, who is on a special visit to Saudi Arabia, appreciated King Abdullah’s contribution to promoting interfaith harmony.
The leaders also agreed to work closely to promote the cause of global peace, harmony and tolerance among different religions and espouse universal values of humanity and brotherhood.
A broad consensus was reached on enhancing Pakistan-Saudi Arabia partnership based on comprehensive cooperation. Modalities and mechanism for this purpose were also discussed.
Both sides expressed the wish to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation and work closely to safeguard the stability and peace in the region and Islamic world.
King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz said Pakistan was a key member of the Ummah and a close friend of the Kingdom.
"Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are one country; they are more than friends and more than brothers," King Abdullah said.
The Saudi King assured Gilani of the Kingdom's steadfast support to Pakistan. He also lauded Pakistan's support to the Kingdom. Gilani reciprocating the feelings regarding their close ties said "Pakistan's security was Saudi Arabia's security and Saudi Arabia's security was Pakistan's security."
Gilani informed King Abdullah about Pakistan's relations with regional countries.
He also informed the King about Pakistan's efforts to promote peace, reconciliation in Afghanistan and its efforts to improve relations with India. King Abdullah appreciated the progress and said it was important that there are good relations between the neighbouring countries.
King Abdullah also informed him about his conversation with Afghan President Karzai and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who also welcomed that things were moving in the right direction and reciprocated Pakistan's desire to live in peace and harmony for regional stability.
He said there was a general understanding that conflicts bring losses and lead to dependence on others. The prime minister also appreciated the Saudi government for promoting interfaith dialogue in the Muslim world.
The prime minister appreciated the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the welfare and development of the Muslim world and said there was an urgent need to ensure peaceful transformation, order, stability and unity in Islamic states.
He also expressed his sense of gratitude to the people and government of Saudi Arabia for extending support to the earthquake and flood affected people of Pakistan and pointed that the rehabilitation work was continuing at a steady pace.
Gilani extended an invitation to King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz to visit Pakistan.
King Abdullah said that he would visit Pakistan at a time and date convenient to both the countries.
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@ ALL, Hope Gilani will now give up his Shirk n bidats
@Khalid Rahim, no bro it doesnt show weak relationship dont talk out of your backside if you dont know anything.. they met in Jeddah because its Ramadan and the King spends it here because its proximity to the Holy Cities. thats all, no weakness sheakness crap!
@ik: " “Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are one country; they are more than friends and more than brothers,” "
Yes, of course.
“Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are one country; they are more than friends and more than brothers,” Long Live King Abdullah
Another - "Can I have get some Money" trip.
Me Gilani and Mr Zardari are in neck to neck competition as to who can enjoy more vacation on the poor Pakistani citizen.... all camaflouged as serious official business.
Is\nt it interesting for the media to compile their travel expenses every year in power and it's results.
At least that cannot be blamed on the CIA Mossad Raw!
The falling oil reserves compelled our prime minister to go to Saudi. I don't see any other reason for such an hasty decision.
Is there no pride left?
Please! The Saudis are the last people we should be cozying up to!
yawn !!
@Nauman Ali After USA near exit and not much "Aids" coming from China, it is better to go to the next - Saudi Arabia with a bowl in hand.
Begging is bad habit and always begging is too bad ...
This shows the weakness in present relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia when the Pakistani Prime Minister is not received in Riyadh and instead at Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia is all weathers friend and well wisher of Pakistan. Makkah and Madina are the spirtual homes of muslim world.
......thats all good but why was he REALLY there?.......