ISLAMABAD, Oct 19: Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Sunday called on Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz at the Punjab House and gifted a rare falcon to him, an official source said.

Appreciating the gesture of goodwill, the Saudi prince thanked the chief minister for the gift and said he would always cherish the fond memories of his visit.

Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz was also present.

The chief minister said the visit of the crown prince would further cement the longstanding warm and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

He said the visit had provided an opportunity for greater cooperation between the two countries in various sectors.

The crown prince appreciated the architectural beauty of the Punjab House.