ISLAMABAD, Feb 28: Pakistan on Thursday expressed its support for Saudi Arabia’s peace initiative for the resolution of Palestinian issue.

President Gen Pervez Musharraf and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz held detailed telephonic discussion on the issue, according to official sources.

During the telephonic contact, President Musharraf assured the Saudi Crown Prince of Pakistan’s fullest support to Saudi Arabia’s efforts and peace initiative to resolve the Palestine issue.

“International, regional and bilateral matters also came under discussion,” the sources said.

President Musharraf thanked the Saudi government for making elaborate arrangements for facilitating stay and transportation of pilgrims, in performance of the Haj rituals.—APP

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