Pakistan president arrives for Hajj
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman welcomed Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain at Madinah Airport on Wednesday evening.
Sardar Mohammed Yousaf, Pakistan’s minister for Religious Affairs, Ambassador Mohammed Naeem Khan, Consul General Aftab A. Khokher and other officials from the consulate were also present. President Mamnoon arrived along with 30 relatives to perform Haj. The group included his wife, son, daughter-in-law, grandson, granddaughter, sister and protocol officer.
Speaking with Arab News, Khan said: “I am also ready to perform Haj with President Mamnoon during his first visit to the Kingdom. President Hussain performed prayers at the Prophet's Mosque.”
“President Hussain prayed for excellent bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia. He also prayed for the solidarity, progress and prosperity of the people of Pakistan,” Khan said.
India-born President Mamnoon Hussain was elected the 12th president of Pakistan. Hussain emerged as a clear winner in the one-sided contest against ex-judge Wajihuddin Ahmad of Pakistan's Tehreek-i-Insaf Party.
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Sardar Mohammed Yousaf, Pakistan’s minister for Religious Affairs, Ambassador Mohammed Naeem Khan, Consul General Aftab A. Khokher and other officials from the consulate were also present. President Mamnoon arrived along with 30 relatives to perform Haj. The group included his wife, son, daughter-in-law, grandson, granddaughter, sister and protocol officer.
Speaking with Arab News, Khan said: “I am also ready to perform Haj with President Mamnoon during his first visit to the Kingdom. President Hussain performed prayers at the Prophet's Mosque.”
“President Hussain prayed for excellent bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia. He also prayed for the solidarity, progress and prosperity of the people of Pakistan,” Khan said.
India-born President Mamnoon Hussain was elected the 12th president of Pakistan. Hussain emerged as a clear winner in the one-sided contest against ex-judge Wajihuddin Ahmad of Pakistan's Tehreek-i-Insaf Party.
