ISLAMABAD: The President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, took to Twitter on Saturday to share a picture showcasing a warm and affectionate interaction between himself and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
President Alvi emphasized that such expressions were highly symbolic of the strong relationship between the people of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, highlighting the close bonds shared by the two countries.
The picture, which has gained significant attention on social media, captures the President and the Crown Prince sharing smiles and standing together, reaffirming the enduring friendship and brotherhood between the two nations.
Very symbolic of the great relationship between the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. No better expression of the kinship than the beaming and affectionate smile on the faces of two brothers.
ماشاللہ pic.twitter.com/e884OPbuNa— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) July 1, 2023
President Alvi had traveled to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage. During his visit, he participated in an annual ceremony hosted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Royal Court’s Mina Palace. The ceremony was attended by presidents, prime ministers, senior Islamic dignitaries, and other guests who performed Hajj this year.
Saudi Crown Prince Shakes Hands with Islamic Leaders
According to the Saudi Press Agency, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shook hands with various leaders at the ceremony, including King Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah of Malaysia, President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal, President Mohammed Shahabuddin of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Vice President Faisal Naseem of the Republic of Maldives, Prime Minister Dr. Mustafa Madbouly of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Prime Minister Najib Mikati of the Republic of Lebanon, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou of the Republic of Niger, Prime Minister Mohammad Ibrahim Shtayyeh of the State of Palestine, and the speakers of the house of representatives from several Islamic countries.
The warm interaction between President Alvi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reflects the close and longstanding ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The two nations have a history of cooperation and collaboration in various fields, including political, economic, and cultural domains.
The shared picture resonated with people in both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, evoking sentiments of friendship, kinship, and solidarity. The image serves as a visual representation of the deep-rooted bonds between the people of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, further strengthening the already strong relationship between the two nations.
