President Asif Ali Zardari has praised outgoing Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malkiy, for his role in strengthening the longstanding fraternal and strategic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
The remarks came during a farewell meeting with the ambassador at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad. The president said Pakistan deeply values its time-tested friendship and strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia and appreciates the Kingdom’s steadfast support, expressing confidence that the strong foundation built during Ambassador Nawaf’s tenure would continue guiding bilateral cooperation in the years ahead.
Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malkiy, who has served as Saudi Arabia’s envoy to Pakistan since 2018, thanked the president along with the government and people of Pakistan for the warmth and cooperation extended to him throughout his posting, saying he would continue to hold Pakistan and its people in high regard.
