RIYADH — Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan, Nawaf Saeed Bin Al Malkiy visited Pakistan Embassy here on Friday where he was welcomed by Pakistani Ambassador Khan Hasham Bin Saddique.

The ambassadors discussed matters of mutual interest and reiterated their commitment to play role in further strengthening fraternal ties between the two countries.

Thereon, both ambassadors walked into the newly constructed consular hall of the embassy. Ambassador Nawaf was briefed on the details of available consular services and facilities. The ambassador appreciated the standard of services and the overall ambience of the consular hall.

Applicants present in the consular hall, especially Pakistani expatriates, were jubilant to find the Saudi ambassador among themselves. They gathered around Ambassador Nawaf and expressed their gratitude for the royal family and the people of Saudi Arabia.

The Pakistani community also shared with the ambassadors some of the problems being faced by them, most importantly high family visa fee charged by Saudi Embassy in Pakistan. Both ambassadors attentively listened to the people and vowed to play active role to address all community issues. Many applicants took selfies with Ambassador Nawaf.

Ambassador Nawaf thanked people for their love and contribution in the development and progress of the Kingdom over the years.