Pakistan, Oct. 31 -- Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with the new Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Dr. Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami here Friday to discuss opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the mining, petroleum and energy sectors, including strategic oil storage, refinery upgradation, LPG supplies and facilitation of commercial engagement.

The minister welcomed the longstanding strategic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and conveyed that, during his recent visit to Riyadh, he had conveyed to His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud the leadership's special sentiments of solidarity and affection for the Saudi people.

He said Pakistan deeply values its his...