Islamabad, April 29, IRNA -- Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has welcomed the statement of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince on good relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Prime Minister n a tweet said: We welcome Saudi Arabia’s initiative for peace with Iran.

“Iran is our neighbour and Saudi Arabia is our closest friend and this peace initiative will strengthen the Muslim Ummah,” he said.

The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman during an interview with Saudi media has said that Iran is a neighbouring country, and all we aspire for is a good and special relationship with Iran.

He added: We do not want Iran's situation to be difficult. On the contrary, we want Iran to grow and to push the region and the world towards prosperity.

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