Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for extending hospitality to Prime Minister Imran Khan during the official visit.

Foreign Minister, who accompanied the Prime Minister during his trip, on his return back home shared his sentiments in a series of tweets.

He in particular thanked Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for providing the delegation an opportunity to enter Kaaba and Roza-e-Rasool (SAW).

He said he would like to thank the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for honouring them with the opportunity to enter the Roza-e-Rasool (SAW) and Khana Kaaba and offer nawafil at Bab-e-Tauba. He said there could be no greater honor for a faithful.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pak-Saudi relationship has a strong foundation rooted in decades of mutual understanding, support and cooperation.

He thanked Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Muhamad bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the traditional Emirati hospitality.

The Foreign Minister said not only is the UAE an important trade and investment partner for us, but also has a special place in the hearts of the people of Pakistan.