Islamabad, Safar 28, 1440, Nov 6, 2018, SPA -- President Arif Alvi of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan received here today Saudi ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki. At the outset of the meeting, the Pakistani President welcomed ambassador Al-Malki, affirming that Pakistan pays great attention to the fraternal relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He added that the relations between the Kingdom and Pakistan based on religious and cultural joint values, renewing appreciation of the support provided by the Kingdom to support the Pakistani economy. President Alvi welcomed the Saudi investments in Pakistan in various fields, lauding great efforts exerted by ambassador Al-Malki in enhancing bilateral relations. For his part, the Saudi ambassador to Pakistan affirmed the Saudi leadership's keenness to consolidate relations with Pakistan. --SPA 16:49 LOCAL TIME 13:49 GMT 0011 www.spa.gov.sa/w782619