Islamabad :Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have taken a significant step towards strengthening their bilateral relations by agreeing to declare Islamabad and Riyadh as twin cities. The decision reflects the growing partnership between the two nations.
In a meeting held in Islamabad today, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Nasser bin Abdul Aziz Al Dawood discussed the implementation of the prisoner exchange agreement. The legal process for the repatriation of 419 Pakistani prisoners from Saudi Arabia is expected to be completed soon.
Interior Minister Naqvi highlighted Saudi Arabia as a fraternal country and assured full cooperation in advancing bilateral ties. He also emphasized the government’s zero-tolerance policy against the beggar mafia targeting Saudi Arabia, stating that an effective crackdown is underway across Pakistan.
The Saudi Deputy Interior Minister expressed the Kingdom’s desire to further strengthen its relationship with Pakistan. He lauded Pakistan’s gesture of visa-free entry for Saudi nationals, reinforcing mutual trust and friendship between the two nations.
