Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology Dr Qibla Ayaz said Saudi Arabia is a time-tested friend of Pakistan which always extended all possible support to Pakistan during any economic slump or natural calamity.

Commenting on a short video competition on ‘Pak-Saudi Relations’ organized by the Saudi Embassy, he said the activity would help strengthen existing bonds between the young generation of two brotherly countries.

He said engaging youth is crucial to further bolster bilateral ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, Saudi Press Attaché Dr Naif Alotaibi,said it was organized to celebrate the 70 years of relationship between the two countries as in March 1953, the Governor General of Pakistan Ghulam Muhammad visited Saudi Arabia.