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The visit of Saudi Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to Islamabad on Saturday comes as an extension of the great cooperation between the two countries.

With the main aim of strengthening bilateral relations between the brotherly countries and discuss developments in the region, the visit also included cables of congratulations from King Salman and Prince Muhammad Bin Salman to President Asif Ali Zardari on the occasion of the country’s National Day.

The King and Crown Prince expressed their sincere congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness to the President, the government and people of Pakistan for continued progress and prosperity.

The Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid, was celebrated as the guest of honor at the National Day celebrations of Pakistan. President Zardari awarded the Pakistani Order of the Nishan to the Saudi Defense Minister at a special inauguration ceremony held at the presidency.

The Nishan of Pakistan is the second class of the Order of Pakistan, and is the highest civilian award in Pakistan. This medal is awarded to “those who have rendered services of the highest standard” in Pakistan’s national........

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