Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Saudi Defence Minister Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud Sunday pledged to further enhance the bilateral ties between the two brotherly countries and strengthen their cooperation in diverse fields.

The Saudi defence minister and deputy crown prince called upon Premier Sharif at the PM House. The two figures, at the meeting, discussed issues of mutual interest at both regional and international levels.

Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz received a warm welcome upon arrival at the PM House. A number of federal ministers and other high-ups were present on the occasion.

Earlier upon his arrival at the airport the Saudi prince was received by Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif among other high ranking officials and members of Saudi embassy in Pakistan.