Anticipated visit: Saudi foreign minister arrives in Islamabad

Bilateral cooperation, US-Taliban dialogue process on the agenda for Saud al Faisal's official visit.

Foreign minister Saud al Faisal. PHOTO:AFP

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al Faisal arrived in Islamabad on Monday for an official visit, Express News reported. 

The foreign minister is in Pakistan for a two-day official visit, during which he will meet with Pakistani leaders to discuss bilateral cooperation between the two countries, reported Radio Pakistan.


At the top of the agenda is suspension of the US-Taliban dialogue process for reconciliation. Also on the agenda is the future of Afghanistan once foreign troops withdraw later in 2014.

A Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the visit is part of a larger policy of Pakistan to strengthen ties with Muslim countries.

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