Islamabad, April 14, 2019, SPA -- The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has recognized His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, as the "Global Influential Figure for 2018" based on a study implemented by the Foundation of Science, Peace and Public Opinion affiliated to Pakistani Scholars Council.Pakistani President Dr. Arif Alvi has handed over a certificate of "Global Influential Figure for 2018" to Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki in recognition of HRH Crown Prince's great efforts in supporting Islam and taking care of the Two Holy Mosques, pilgrims, Umrah performers, the Holy Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah in addition to supporting Islamic issues, including the Palestinian cause, Yemen, the Syrian Golan Heights and Muslim minorities as well as providing aid to the Pakistani government and people, supporting the peace process between India and Pakistan, combating violence, extremism and terrorism, and promoting moderation in the world. The handing over of the certificate came during the opening ceremony of the World Conference "Message of Islam", in which the Pakistani President affirmed Saudi-Pakistani strong relations in all fields, emphasizing that these relations contribute to supporting stability and security in the region. --SPA20:28 LOCAL TIME 17:28 GMT0020 www.spa.gov.sa/w1085336