The visiting minister requested for enhancement of the Haj quota for Pakistani pilgrims from 158,000 to 179,000, provision of special services to facilitate the pilgrims and “help to prevent the recurrence of the past difficulties to which the Saudi side agreed,” the Consulate General of Pakistan said in a press statement.

Al-Farsy assured the minister that the Kingdom would provide all possible facilities to the pilgrims. “We want to see Pakistan stable, strong and prosperous,” he said.

Al-Farsy underlined the need for Pakistan to provide appropriate training and conduct an awareness program for its pilgrims. He also advised appropriate adjustments in PIA's flights for avoiding delays in its schedules and services.

The Saudi minister also underlined the need to complete the process of hiring of accommodation for pilgrims well in time and stressed that pilgrims from Pakistan and other countries need to strictly follow instructions by the Ministry of Haj.

Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs' Secretary Shaukat Hayat Durani and Consul General Abdul Salik Khan also attended the meeting.