Islamabad, May 08, 2021, SPA -- Former Ambassador of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Khan Hasham Bin Saddique said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the most important strategic allies of Pakistan. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), he said that the relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are very strong and long-standing relations, based on the principles of brotherhood, trust and shared religious values. He also highlighted the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, adding that this visit comes at the invitation of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. "It is a very important visit that will contribute to develop the bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and will produce positive outcomes to advance the bilateral relations," he added, praising the Saudi pioneering role at the level of the Islamic nation as well as the outstanding efforts and services provided by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for pilgrims and Umrah performers. --SPA 00:34 LOCAL TIME 21:34 GMT 0004 www.spa.gov.sa/w1555211