The consul general said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were strategic partners and added that the recent visit of President Asif Ali Zardari further cemented fraternal relations between the two countries.

He said Saudi Arabia and Pakistan were source of strength for each other. He thanked the Saudi leadership for helping Pakistan during difficult times.

The Jazan governor said Pakistan was an important Muslim country and very dear to the Saudi people and their leaders. He appreciated the contribution of the Pakistani community in the economic development of the Kingdom.

Earlier, the consul general met with Ali Al-Harbi, director general of labor, Jazan, and Dr. Mohsin Saddiq Tabbiqee, director general of health, Jazan, and discussed with them the problems confronting the Pakistan community in the region.

Both the officials assured the consul general the problems of the Pakistani community would be resolved on priority basis.