Saudi FM arrives amid speculations of Musharraf exit deal

January 07, 2014 00:50

Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal was accorded a warm welcome when he arrived Monday on a two-day official visit to Pakistan for holding bilateral talks with Pakistani leadership.

He was received at the Noor Khan Airbase by Advisor to Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Abdul Aziz Ibrahim al-Ghadeer and other high officials from the foreign office.

Saud al-Faisal's visit has come amid speculation circling in the local media regarding a likely deal between Pakistani and Saudi government to provide General (retd) Pervez Musharraf a safe exit out of the country.

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