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Pakistani PM Arrives in Saudi Arabia, Met by Mohammed bin Salman







Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrives at Jeddah airport, Saudi Arabia, where he is met by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Khan, invited by Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of common interest, Saudi state media SPA said.

Saudi Arabia gave Pakistan a $3 billion loan and a $3.2 billion oil credit facility in late 2018. After Islamabad sought Riyadhs support over alleged human rights violations by India in the disputed territory of Kashmir, Saudi Arabia pushed Pakistan to repay the loan.

Pakistan then turned to China for financial assistance.

Before Khans arrival, Pakistani army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa arrived in Saudi and spoke to the crown prince early Friday, Pakistans military said in a statement.

(AFP/Reuters)