Makkah, May 09, 2019, SPA -- Sheikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet, received in Makkah today the Emir of the Association of Islamic Scholars of Pakistan Sheikh Fazlur Rahman Mufti Mahmoud on the occasion of his visit to the Kingdom, to perform Umrah and visit the Prophet's Mosque. For his part, Sheikh Fazlur Rahman praised the efforts being exerted by the Kingdom and its wise leadership in serving Islam, Muslims, pilgrims and Umrah performers, and defending the issues of the Islamic Nation, topped by the Palestinian cause. Also, he stressed the depth of Saudi-Pakistani relations in all fields and the appreciation of Pakistan's scholars and leadership for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. --SPA 01:52 LOCAL TIME 22:52 GMT 0028 www.spa.gov.sa/w1099721