Good News for Pakistanis Seeking Saudi Visas, 24-Hour Facilitation Assured

ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis aspiring to travel to Saudi Arabia have received encouraging news, as the Saudi ambassador has assured full cooperation in facilitating visas for Pakistani workers, including efforts to ensure their issuance within 24 hours.

Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami held an important meeting with Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain, during which the two sides discussed bilateral brotherly relations, issues faced by Pakistani workers and opportunities to create more employment prospects for Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia.

During the meeting, the Saudi ambassador assured that all possible facilities would be extended to Pakistani workers in the visa issuance process. He also pledged full cooperation in resolving the problems faced by Pakistani labourers residing and working in the Kingdom.

Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain stressed the need to expand employment opportunities for skilled Pakistani workers in Saudi Arabia. He said Pakistan should provide advance training to its workforce in line with the evolving requirements of the Saudi labour market.

The two sides also agreed to establish a joint working group to ensure the prompt resolution of issues faced by Pakistani workers, strengthen institutional cooperation and promote human resource development.

The federal minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia and continuing cooperation for the mutual benefit of the people of both countries.