Hussain made the comments during a meeting with King Salman here. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and interior minister, was also present. Hussain was accompanied by Ambassador Manzoor ul Haq and Consul General Aftab Khokher.

Later, in an interview with a local publication, Hussein said: “There are two million Pakistanis living in Saudi Arabia and they will be the first to defend it,” he said.

He said he had several meetings with Saudi leaders and leaders of other countries when Yemen’s crisis began. The OIC recently had a meeting in Jeddah to affirm its support for the Kingdom. The Muslim world was hoping for a peaceful resolution to the situation, he said.

Hussein also praised King Salman for his services to pilgrims visiting the country for Haj and Umrah. In response, the monarch said the Kingdom was entrusted with a sacred responsibility to serve pilgrims and ensure peace and stability in the Kingdom.

The two leaders also discussed bilateral relations, developments in the region and matters of mutual interest. Hussain said that the people and government of Pakistan hold the Kingdom and the monarch in high esteem.

King Salman said that the Kingdom continues to have strong ties with Pakistan and that the country was benefiting from the contribution of Pakistani workers, who are known for their good behavior. The king accepted Hussein’s invitation to visit Pakistan.