ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday spoke over telephone with his Saudi counterpart, Turki Abdullah Al-Shabanah and felicitated him on assuming new responsibilities.

Chaudhry Fawad disstubborn with him existing shut ties between two countries, said a statement.

He said upcoming visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman to Pakistan would further strengthen bilateral ties between two countries.

He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were brethren countries and relationship between them was based on mutual respect, cooperation and trust.

The minister said in days to come new vistas of cooperation would be opened up between two countries in various fields, including media.