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JEDDAH: The Consulate General of Pakistan recently organized a joint event to celebrate the national days of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
The event, organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Investors Forum, aimed to strengthen Pakistan-Saudi ties, and highlight shared cultural and social values.
High-profile diplomats, entrepreneurs, community members, and media representatives from both countries attended the event, which was held at a grand banquet hall in Jeddah.
The event began with the national anthems of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. An art exhibition showcased the shared cultural heritage.
Consul General Khalid Majid emphasized art and culture’s role in diplomacy, noting the unique bilateral relations based on strong religious, cultural, and socioeconomic ties.
He praised King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s contributions to regional peace and stability.
Pakistan Investors Forum Chairman Shafqat Chaudhary highlighted the Pakistani business community’s role in Saudi Arabia’s development and praised the Kingdom’s leadership.
The event featured cultural performances by Pakistani and Saudi artists, and concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony.