ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain met with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umra Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan al-Rabi’ah. The meeting reviewed the preparations for Hajj 2025. Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain praised the efforts of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, and the Minister of Hajj and Umrah in providing excellent facilities for pilgrims.
Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain stated that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have historic and fraternal relations, which are founded on a shared faith, history, and culture. He mentioned that there is further potential to strengthen economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. This year, measures have been taken to provide better facilities for Pakistani pilgrims compared to previous years, and instructions have been given to the Hajj Affairs Office in Jeddah to ensure the best services for the pilgrims.
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umra Tawfiq bin Fawzan al-Rabi’ah remarked that a large number of pilgrims come from Pakistan each year, and it is an honor to serve them. He assured that every possible cooperation would be provided to Pakistani pilgrims, emphasizing the enduring love for Pakistan and the desire to enhance mutual relations. High-ranking officials from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and members of the Pakistani delegation, including Secretary of Religious Affairs Zulfiqar Haider and senior officials from the Hajj Affairs Office in Pakistan, participated in the meeting.
