Jeddah: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar inaugurated the new chancery building of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah today. During the inauguration ceremony, the Pakistani flag was raised on the premises of the new chancery building, followed by a tree plantation in the Chancery lawn, ribbon cutting, unveiling the plaque, and offering prayers for Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Deputy Prime Minister lauded the efforts of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah and the support provided by the authorities of Saudi Arabia for making the project a reality. He emphasized that the government is committed to facilitating overseas Pakistanis through the provision of effective consular services.
He expressed satisfaction with the completion of the project and authorized the transfer of operations and consular services to the new chancery building at the earliest. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq, Saudi dignitaries, Consul General of Pakistan in Jeddah Syed Mustafa Rabbani, prominent Pakistani citizens, and officials of the Pakistan Consulate, Jeddah.