Saudi Minister Dr Taufeez arrives in Islamabad to meet President Alvi, Gen Asim

Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umra Dr Taufeeq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiya along with a delegation arrived in Islamabad on a four-day visit, 24News HD TV Channel reported on Sunday.

The Saudi minister was cordially invited by caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmad and Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Saeed Almalki at the airport.

During the visit, the Saudi delegation will discuss with Pakistani officials various issues related to the facilities being provided to the Pakistani Hajj and Umra pilgrims, Road to Mecca project.

Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umra will also meet with President Arif Alvi, Caretaker Prime Minister and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir.

The visiting Saudi delegation comprises heads of the Saudi civil aviation and airlines and other departments.