Jeddah: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have formally signed an agreement regarding the arrangements and facilities for the upcoming Hajj. Saudi Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr Abdulfattah Bin Sulaiman Mashat and Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs of Pakistan Dr Syed Ata-ur-Rehman signed the agreement in Jeddah on Saturday.

According to Radio Pakistan, Dr Syed Ata-ur-Rehman expressed gratitude for the Saudi government’s efforts in hosting and providing facilities to the guests of Allah. He stated that, like the previous year, Pakistani pilgrims will be provided with high-quality services this year.

The Secretary further expressed the determination of the Ministry of Religious Affairs to complete arrangements for both government and private Hajj schemes in a timely and effective manner, in accordance with the guidelines of the Saudi government.