Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has declared visit of Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi Dr. Salah Mohammad Al-Budair to Pakistan as a matter of pride for the country.

During a meeting with him in Lahore, Shehbaz Sharif said the visit will further strengthen the ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. 

He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy cordial relations and Saudi Arabia had always stood by Pakistan in hard times.

The Prime Minister also expressed good wishes for King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

The Imam conveyed good wishes of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and other Saudi leadership to the premier.