Islamabad, July 02, 2019, SPA -- Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for including Pakistan in Makkah Road Initiative In a press statement today, the Pakistani Foreign Minister explained that Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan asked His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense during his visit to Pakistan recently to include Pakistan in the Makkah Road Initiative. He added that this initiative will provide facilities for Pakistani pilgrims this year, including the completion of legal procedures in Pakistan before heading to the Kingdom. He explained that the Makkah Road Initiative will provide the highest level of facilities and best services for Pakistani pilgrims. --SPA 23:50 LOCAL TIME 20:50 GMT 0045 www.spa.gov.sa/w1130410