Islamic Research Institute (IRI) of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) organized a celebration ceremony to mark 88th Saudi National Day of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) at Faisal Masjid Campus.
The ceremony was attended by KSA Ambassador, Nawaf Saeed Al- Malki as Chief Guest who said that joys and grieves of Pakistan and KSA are shared. He added that strong bilateral ties between both nations will further get strengthened through CPEC. He thanked IIUI for arranging the ceremony and said that soon the university will have positive news from Saudi Arabia. KSA Envoy maintained that leaderships of both countries agreed on bilateral minister level talks for cooperation and soon KSA delegation will meet the relevant officials of government. The Ambassador was warmly received by the children of IIUI schools who sung national anthem of both nations.
Maulana Tahir Ashrafi, Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council said that no force can separate Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He added that both nations share a bond of love, brotherhood and Islamic values. Maulana Ashrafi furthered that IIUI and Faisal Masjid were visible omen of Pak Saudi strong ties.
IIUI Rector Dr. Masoom Yasinzai , while congratulating KSA on national Day said that the university has commemorated this day with love and happiness. He hailed the efforts of KSA Ambassador while terming him as a bridge for further enhancing the cooperation between both countries and added that the Ambassador had won the hearts of Pakistani people. He thanked KSA government for continuous support to IIUI and hoped that relationship will grow stronger with the passage of time.
Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, IIUI President said Pakistan is a blessing of Almighty Allah and Saudi-Pak relations are exemplary and getting stronger with every passing day. He thanked KSA leadership for support of IIUI and conveyed love and felicitations on national day from the varsity population. He also hailed the efforts made Saudi KSA Ambassador for PAK-Saudi relations.
Dr. Muhammad Zia ul Haq also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the importance of Pak-Saudi relations. A cake was also cut at the end of ceremony to commemorate the KSA national day.