Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah visits Islamabad

Pakistan’s Ministry of Non secular Affairs has mentioned that Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiyya, has arrived in Islamabad on a four-day reliable consult with.

Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al Baria, was once gained on the airport by way of Pakistan’s Caretaker Minister for Non secular Affairs, Aneeq Ahmed, on his arrival in Islamabad on Sunday.

The delegation, led by way of Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiyyah, who may be the Chairman of the Board of Administrators of Haramain Sharif, integrated the Deputy Ministers of Hajj and Umrah, Tourism, Global Cooperation, Presidents of Saudi Airways, Normal Authority of Civil Aviation, Saudi Avia. The representatives of the Affiliation and Saudi Aviation Products and services are integrated.

Spokesman of Pakistan Ministry of Non secular Affairs Muhammad Umar Butt mentioned whilst chatting with Arab Information that ‘Supervising Minister of Non secular Affairs Aneeq Ahmed, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Al Maliki, former Minister of Non secular Affairs Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood and different officers of the Ministry welcomed the prestigious visitors. Welcomed.’

The spokesman of the Ministry of Non secular Affairs mentioned that the consult with of the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and his delegation is of significant significance to Pakistan. Rabia has been given the standing of an reliable visitor by way of the federal government.

He mentioned that right through the consult with, quite a lot of problems associated with the amenities for Hajj and Umrah and lengthening the scope of the Street to Makkah challenge to different towns of Pakistan will likely be mentioned.

In 2019, Saudi Arabia presented the Makkah Path Mission in Pakistan and 4 different nations, below which Hajj visa, customs and well being amenities had been stepped forward at airports for the departure of Hajj pilgrims, thereby lowering arrival time in Saudi Arabia. A large number of financial savings had been made.

This yr, greater than 26,000 Pakistani pilgrims benefited from this challenge from Islamabad Airport.

Pakistan’s Ministry of Non secular Affairs mentioned on Saturday that right through the Saudi delegation’s consult with, a memorandum of working out can be signed to enhance Hajj preparations at some point.

In line with the spokesperson of the Pakistani Ministry of Non secular Affairs: ‘We will be able to additionally speak about expanding the Hajj quota in keeping with the inhabitants of Pakistan below the brand new census and in the event that they (the Saudi delegation) agree, our Hajj quota will likely be greater in accordance with the brand new census. I will be able to be probably the most.’

He additional mentioned that aside from delegation degree discussions with the Minister of Non secular Affairs, the Saudi Minister can even cling conferences with the President of Pakistan, Caretaker High Minister and Military Leader.

All over the four-day consult with, the Saudi delegation plans to consult with Karachi, the hub of Pakistan’s industry actions, the place it’s going to cling conferences with dignitaries and the industry group.

The spokesman of the Ministry of Non secular Affairs mentioned that the Saudi delegation can even meet folks related to Hajj, Umrah and non secular tourism.

He mentioned that the speed of Umrah pilgrims has been the easiest in Pakistan for a few years and Pakistan ranks 2nd with regards to the selection of pilgrims.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are shut allies and feature established brotherly family members. Greater than 2.5 million Pakistani electorate live in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia performs a very powerful position in offering remittances and oil to Pakistan.

In June this yr, Saudi Arabia supported Pakistan by way of depositing 3 billion bucks within the Central Financial institution of Pakistan, which helped Islamabad steer clear of default and protected an assist settlement with the Global Financial Fund (IMF).