Saudi Foreign Minister to arrive in Pakistan on maiden visit

The Saudi Minister’s visit comes days after Pakistan decided to stay away from the Kuala Lumpur summit of some 20 Muslim countries reportedly due to pressure exerted by Riyadh.

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/saudi-foreign-minister-to-arrive-in-pakistan-on-maiden-visit/article30400174.ece

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