NEOM, July 31, 2019, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received a telephone call from Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. During the call, the Pakistani Prime Minister described the Kingdom as a friend that Pakistan trusts, citing its constant standing by Pakistan in all adversities and difficult times, and that his country cannot forget these positions at all. The Prime Minister also expressed his thanks to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his efforts and support for Pakistan and its interests, stressing that developing relations with the Kingdom is a high priority for the Republic of Pakistan. For his part, HRH the Crown Prince praised the distinguished relations between the Kingdom and Pakistan, the efforts of the two countries to strengthen and develop them in all fields, and the keenness of leadership in the Kingdom to support Pakistan in all fields. --SPA 00:48 LOCAL TIME 21:48 GMT 0040 www.spa.gov.sa/w1147951