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Which country will Imran Khan visit first as the Prime Minister of Pakistan?

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I guess it will be China because of China-Pakistan economic corridor and China Pakistan dosti.
 
JaDed said:
England
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I think the UK would a be a great choice. UK is looking for new trade partners and even though Pakistan isn't in great shape, Im sure some deals can be done.

His support in the UK is massive too and I wouldn't even mind if he was to do what Modi did and speak at Wembley to British Pakistanis telling them how they can help.
 
Should visit the neighbours on the west, Iran and Afghanistan and start an era of friendship and trust. Should not visit India and just ignore them.
 
He should get the ball rolling with Iran, or relationship with them is not as good as it should be.
 
In the short term, Whoever will help to provide some breathing space from the IMF. In the longer term, IA he could help to bring some rational thinking amongst the stupidity in our troubled Ummah.
 
Probably will be Afghanistan given its proximity to KPK and IK's statements about the peace talks.
 
Afghanistan extended the first invite

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I extended an open invitation to Mr. Khan and he expressed his wishes to visit Kabul soon.</p>— Ashraf Ghani (@ashrafghani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashrafghani/status/1023521671322460160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
he wont visit india till the next indian election. so forget India.

he will visit :

China
KSA
Iran
UK
Afghanistan
Turkey
UAE
Russia (2019/20)
USA (2019/20)
Srilanka
 
Lonewarrior said:
he wont visit india till the next indian election. so forget India.

he will visit :

China
KSA
Iran
UK
Afghanistan
Turkey
UAE
Russia (2019/20)
USA (2019/20)
Srilanka
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He called Modi a Hindu Extremist and rightly so. Do you know if Modi has commented on his election victory?

Wonder what the Bengalis think of him too?
 
KingKhanWC said:
He called Modi a Hindu Extremist and rightly so. Do you know if Modi has commented on his election victory?

Wonder what the Bengalis think of him too?
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KingKhanWC said:
He called Modi a Hindu Extremist and rightly so. Do you know if Modi has commented on his election victory?

Wonder what the Bengalis think of him too?
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pakistan dont care if modi has commented on the election or not. if anything, thre will be only a tweet from Modi when Imran khan takes oath. thats it.

Modi can visit pakistan for SAARC if he wants. but he wont.

so dont expect anything till next Indian elections.
 
Crown Prince of KSA is going to visit Pak so IK isn't going to KSA first i am expecting him to visit China or Afghanistan.

He will also visit Malaysia because he is a big fan of Mahatir and he will make sure to build relations with Malaysia
 
Should visit Afghanistan first and also Iran and Turkey should be his top priority. If he goes to India, it would be great but will not happen any time soon.
 
moghul said:
Should never go to those idiots.
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he will go in few months. becoz they already met him few days ago at banigala.

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Mian said:
Crown Prince of KSA is going to visit Pak so IK isn't going to KSA first i am expecting him to visit China or Afghanistan.

He will also visit Malaysia because he is a big fan of Mahatir and he will make sure to build relations with Malaysia
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Would be great if he meets Mahatir and Erdogan as well.
 
It could be America, Saudi, UAE or the UK. Forget India, not interested.
 
China no doubt.

He mentioned in one of his speeches that he would send an envoy to learn and strategies a plan following Chinese model of success in economic sector.
 
Probably China. Have to kiss the godfathers ring after all.

Next would be Afghanistan, then KSA, then Iran (have to balance out visiting KSA with an immediate visit to Tehran, or perhaps will visit Tehran first then balance out by visiting KSA), then Turkey, maybe UK in the midst somewhere too.

I dont for see a United States or India visit for a while since the relationships are so bad. Those two countries will probably send their ambassadors to meet Imran in Pakistan.
 
Turkey or Malaysia visit will be his 2nd in all likelihood. He is impressed with these countries’ leadership in the past or present.
 
KingKhanWC said:
I think the UK would a be a great choice. UK is looking for new trade partners and even though Pakistan isn't in great shape, Im sure some deals can be done.

His support in the UK is massive too and I wouldn't even mind if he was to do what Modi did and speak at Wembley to British Pakistanis telling them how they can help.
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Yes, but I think he should combine it with Norway [MENTION=18398]IAJ[/MENTION] , I think Norway has started to get a lot of Pakistani Immigrants,probably the only place to have more Pakistani students than Indians.

Canada and UK would be the ideal ones that would give him a warm welcome,govn and public and probably could setup good deals with both.

In reality though it should be China to calm them about any apprehensions with CPEC.
 
Its kind of exciting to see IK lead the country soon, don't know how it will go but surely couldn't do worse than Zardari or Nawaz.
 
It will be China

I also feel he will get along with USA. He commands respect and exudes confidence so Trump wont be able to bulldoze him

Nawaz Sharif embarassed himself in front of Obama with his cheat sheets and we can only thank God that he didnt have to meet Trump who would have manhandled him
 
I still can't believe he's going to be Pakistan's next PM, and we're having this discussion :)
 
China
Turkey

I think the PM of Afghanistan should come to Islamabad to Meet IK.

He will also probably meet Mahathir in Malaysia and visit Singapore.

I think he will meet the EU at some point, where im not sure, probably Islamabad and then visit Theresa May as it will look good for her since they are old Oxford colleagues.

Not sure about North America. I think Trump will invite him over and we will see a bit of an interesting visit. But Trump doesnt like other leaders taking the limelight from him so that might not work out.

A visit to Saudi and iran will also be on the cards within a year..
 
Angrez Pakistani said:
I think he’ll visit China first.
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PakWarrior said:
It will be China first.
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Greenstorm said:
China.
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Will look obvious and desperate in current circumstances, but I agree will most likely be his first stop.

In an ideal world it must be Tayyip Erdogan because he is Pakistan's most steadfast ally. Even under severe US pressure when the likes of Saudi and China flipped, Erdogan was the only one to resist adding Pakistan to the FATF watch-list!

Secondly, after all the joy and euphoria wears down IK has to grind through the tough task of day to day governance inside a snake pit filled with two faced politicians, bureaucrats and Army/Intelligence leadership. Unlike China and Al Sauds, Erdogan knows the game all to well having won two elections under tough circumstances. He would be a fitting mentor/advisor for IK. In the Turkish leader IK will find an unbiased all-weather friend who's been there and done that!
 
The UK is like a second home to Imran, and despite the hostility from Murdoch's news media, I think Britain would welcome him.

But Imran is leader of Pakistan now, and having put his past behind him, probably needs to address neighbours closer to home, whether that be Afghanistan, Russia, China Iran or India. There seems to be an eastern bloc of countries vying for trade and influence in the region, and Imran needs to ensure Pakistan is getting the best deal their position demands.
 
Modi phones Imran Khan, says 'ready to enter new era of ties with Pakistan': PTI

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday telephoned Imran Khan, congratulating him over his party's victory in the general elections and conveying best wishes for Pakistan, the Central Media Department of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) said in a statement.

"We are ready to enter a new era of relations with Pakistan," Modi was quoted as saying by the PTI press release.

According to the statement, Modi said both the countries should adopt a joint strategy for progress in bilateral ties.

A statement issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs from New Delhi said Modi had spoken to Khan and "congratulated him for his party emerging as the largest political party in the National Assembly of Pakistan in the recently conducted general elections."

"Prime Minister [Modi] expressed hope that democracy will take deeper roots in Pakistan," the statement quoted Modi as saying.

Modi also reiterated his "vision of peace and development in the entire neighbourhood" during his conversation with Khan.

According to the PTI statement, Khan thanked the Indian prime minister for his good wishes.

"The solution to conflicts should be found through dialogue," he was quoted as telling Modi.

"Instead of answers to conflicts, wars and bloodbath give birth to tragedies," the PTI chief said, according to the press release.

Khan said the two governments should devise a joint plan of action to free people of both countries from the cruel trap of poverty.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1423857/m...dy-to-enter-new-era-of-ties-with-pakistan-pti
 
Hope he comes to India - it'll do both our countries good.

On the other hand, nothing good comes out of visiting Saudi Arabia or the USA. Decades of Pakistani foreign policy ha e told us that.
 
If I were him, I would have have rather Modi visit Pak to break the "akad". I hope no visit to Ind "first" to bring back the pride we once had.
 
moghul said:
Should never go to those idiots.
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Absolute. No Arab country is worth visiting if we want to break the "kashkoal" policy.

In fact visit to Iran makes sense. First being our neighbor and 2nd, the most important one, it has had great history of philosophy and science. If education is our priority, we must go west and north, north west, and north east.
 
CricVet said:
If I were him, I would have have rather Modi visit Pak to break the "akad". I hope no visit to Ind "first" to bring back the pride we once had.
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Modi has already taken first step by visiting Nawaz Sharif.
 
moghul said:
Should never go to those idiots.
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Agreed, they don't have that much to offer Pakistan anyway. He should go to Iran, that country has a lot more to offer Pakistan. They are also our neighbours, and the people of Pakistan and Iran have a shared culture, heritage, and history.

Strengthening ties with Iran and China is much better for Pakistan than Saudi Arabia or Turkey.
 
Baffling to see people suggesting India considering usually a newly elected PM visits friendly states and those which we have high stakes with.

I think Imran will visit China first. I really hope he visits Russia as well, i want us to start solid partnership with that country, the bear is rising in power.

Need to visit UAE, Turkey, and the UK.
 
hussain.r97 said:
Agreed, they don't have that much to offer Pakistan anyway. He should go to Iran, that country has a lot more to offer Pakistan. They are also our neighbours, and the people of Pakistan and Iran have a shared culture, heritage, and history.

Strengthening ties with Iran and China is much better for Pakistan than Saudi Arabia or Turkey.
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Iran has always favoured India against us and are known to randomly shell our side of the border for no reason resulting in casualties. For me both Iran and KSA are unsuitable as partners but as KSA is rich, it would be a better option for getting bail outs.

And LOL @ even saying Iran is better than Turkey. :))

Taking the hussain in your name too seriously. :ronaldo
 
Also, if Imran Khan truly means for Pakistan to be a neutral country, then this constant sucking up to Saudi Arabia and Turkey needs to stop. As a symbolic move, to prove that Pakistan's neutrality, we must recognise Armenia as a country. Pakistan are LITERALLY the only country in the world which doesn't recognise Armenia, even Turkey and Azerbaijan recognise them. The only reason we don't is because we suck up to Turkey to the extent of hating their enemies worse than they hate their own enemies. :)) What other country does such a thing?

It is just amazing how Pakistan have managed to make a country hate them without having anything to do with them. Worst of all, Armenia is in the same situation as Pakistan is when it comes to Kashmir. They have a dispute with Azerbaijan over Karabakh, and for some reason we support Azerbaijan, who have the same sort of role as India does in Kashmir.
 
hussain.r97 said:
Also, if Imran Khan truly means for Pakistan to be a neutral country, then this constant sucking up to Saudi Arabia and Turkey needs to stop. As a symbolic move, to prove that Pakistan's neutrality, we must recognise Armenia as a country. Pakistan are LITERALLY the only country in the world which doesn't recognise Armenia, even Turkey and Azerbaijan recognise them. The only reason we don't is because we suck up to Turkey to the extent of hating their enemies worse than they hate their own enemies. :)) What other country does such a thing?

It is just amazing how Pakistan have managed to make a country hate them without having anything to do with them. Worst of all, Armenia is in the same situation as Pakistan is when it comes to Kashmir. They have a dispute with Azerbaijan over Karabakh, and for some reason we support Azerbaijan, who have the same sort of role as India does in Kashmir.
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Turkey is iron brother of Pakistan. Sucking up is what Iranis do with India by giving them Chahbar port and letting Indian terrorists inside Pakistan.

Why should we recognize Armenia, what advantage it serves us?
 
Slim said:
Iran has always favoured India against us and are known to randomly shell our side of the border for no reason resulting in casualties. For me both Iran and KSA are unsuitable as partners but as KSA is rich, it would be a better option for getting bail outs.

And LOL @ even saying Iran is better than Turkey. :))

Taking the hussain in your name too seriously. :ronaldo
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Iran are literally our neighbours, and Pakistan are the ones to blame if Iran are now closer to India and have strained relations with us.

I am not saying Iran are the "good guys", there are thousands of problematic things with Iran. But they are a reasonably powerful neighbour with oil and other resources, and in the long run, better ties and regional co-operation with Iran is better for Pakistan than better ties with Saudi Arabia or Turkey. What exactly do we even gain from Saudi or Turkey?
 
Slim said:
Turkey is iron brother of Pakistan. Sucking up is what Iranis do with India by giving them Chahbar port and letting Indian terrorists inside Pakistan.

Why should we recognize Armenia, what advantage it serves us?
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What advantage does not recognising them do us? It is the right thing to do, we are the only country in the world who don't recognise them, and there is literally no good reason why we don't. I am not saying we should recognise their genocide as that would destroy Pak-Turkey relations, but AT LEAST recognise that they exist as a country.
 
hussain.r97 said:
Iran are literally our neighbours, and Pakistan are the ones to blame if Iran are now closer to India and have strained relations with us.

I am not saying Iran are the "good guys", there are thousands of problematic things with Iran. But they are a reasonably powerful neighbour with oil and other resources, and in the long run, better ties and regional co-operation with Iran is better for Pakistan than better ties with Saudi Arabia or Turkey. What exactly do we even gain from Saudi or Turkey?
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How exactly is Pakistan to blame when they are the ones that shell our borders constantly leading to soldiers and citizens getting martyred? How exactly is Pakistan to blame when they stand up Chahbar port against Gawadar with Indian funding? How is it Pakistan's fault that Iran Mullah extremist government has always sided India by aiding them in moving their terrorists form the border? Why should Pakistan even bother getting in with a country that is known to run an illegitimate nuclear program and is in hot waters with Israel/USA?

What do we gain from Saudi Arabia? They are the ones with all their evilness, gave us a massive bail out the last time around.

Why Turkey? the only technologically advanced Muslim country who unlike Iran does not make fake fighter jets like Qaher 313 (LOL). Turkey is a good alternative option from China in terms of weaponry with their ATAK, TAI TF-X next gen jet program etc. Also, Turkey's model of separating religion from state is something Pakistan should aspire too.
 
hussain.r97 said:
What advantage does not recognising them do us? It is the right thing to do, we are the only country in the world who don't recognise them, and there is literally no good reason why we don't. I am not saying we should recognise their genocide as that would destroy Pak-Turkey relations, but AT LEAST recognise that they exist as a country.
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Pakistan does not recognize them on principal just like it does not recognize the state of Israel. Its part of our state policy, we do not change it without any substantial reason.
 
Slim said:
How exactly is Pakistan to blame when they are the ones that shell our borders constantly leading to soldiers and citizens getting martyred? How exactly is Pakistan to blame when they stand up Chahbar port against Gawadar with Indian funding? How is it Pakistan's fault that Iran Mullah extremist government has always sided India by aiding them in moving their terrorists form the border? Why should Pakistan even bother getting in with a country that is known to run an illegitimate nuclear program and is in hot waters with Israel/USA?

What do we gain from Saudi Arabia? They are the ones with all their evilness, gave us a massive bail out the last time around.

Why Turkey? the only technologically advanced Muslim country who unlike Iran does not make fake fighter jets like Qaher 313 (LOL). Turkey is a good alternative option from China in terms of weaponry with their ATAK, TAI TF-X next gen jet program etc. Also, Turkey's model of separating religion from state is something Pakistan should aspire too.
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I don't disagree with you totally, but I don't want Pakistan to simply just play realpolitik, they should at least try and do the right thing when they can. You are right that Iran haven't been good with us and all, but I strongly believe that we should prioritise having a good relationship with them, and I believe it is achievable if Pakistan reaches out, which they haven't. It is really not a good situation if three out of your four neighbours are hostile towards you. Pakistan must work with Iran where they can, and I would say we should revive the oil pipeline too. Both countries can achieve economic prosperity and regional peace in the region if they maintain a positive relationship and understanding.

With Saudi, don't you think that bailout would have come at a price? Don't you think they would've asked for a favour? Or don't you think they gave us a bailout so that we owe them? Pakistan needs to think beyond bailouts, and reach a stage where they don't need to be going to Saudi, China, or IMF for bailouts.

Turkey, once again, I am not saying we should leave them and make our relationship with them negative, nor am I saying we shouldn't learn from them. BUT, we should not suck up to them like we are right now. Can you just tell me what is the purpose of not recognising Armenia as a country when BOTH Turkey and Azerbaijan recognise them? It is bizarre.

I am not saying we should leave Saudi or Turkey, I just believe we need to be neutral, and establish good ties with everyone. What I said before about Iran was in terms of regional growth. Saudi Arabia have nothing much to offer us apart from bailouts. Turkey can offer us weapons, and we can learn from their model of government. But co-operation with Iran can mean economic growth for both countries, regional peace, and a friendly neighbour as opposed to the current climate, where two neighbours are hostile, and one doesn't really like us that much.
 
Slim said:
Pakistan does not recognize them on principal just like it does not recognize the state of Israel. Its part of our state policy, we do not change it without any substantial reason.
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And what principal don't we recognise them on?
 
Whoever he visits, just avoid visiting any of middle eastern countries. They are in a mess right now. If he visits Iran the Saudis will become our enemies for the next couple of years. If he go to the Saudis, Iran may take offence. If he visits Qatar the whole of Middle East will be itching to boycott us. If he visits Turkey, the western press may take serious offence. Go to USA and you risk China’s wrath. Go to China and you risk USA’s wrath. The safer bet should be on the EU countries, UK and/or Russia (since the current republican administration have great ‘relationships’ with Russia).
 
India and Israel are the kryptonites for every Pakistani PM, so better stay as far away from them as possible.
 
Angrez Pakistani said:
Whoever he visits, just avoid visiting any of middle eastern countries. They are in a mess right now. If he visits Iran the Saudis will become our enemies for the next couple of years. If he go to the Saudis, Iran may take offence. If he visits Qatar the whole of Middle East will be itching to boycott us. If he visits Turkey, the western press may take serious offence. Go to USA and you risk China’s wrath. Go to China and you risk USA’s wrath. The safer bet should be on the EU countries, UK and/or Russia (since the current republican administration have great ‘relationships’ with Russia).
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Honestly, probably the most sensible move to make. A visit to Europe will be the 'easiest'.
 
UAE envoy meets Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: United Arab Emirates Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi called on PTI chairman Imran Khan at his Bani Gala residence in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The ambassador congratulated Imran Khan for his party’s victory in the parliamentary elections.

The two sides also touched on the political and bilateral ties between the two friendly countries.

The ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, Iran and Germany have also extended their best wishes to Imran Khan.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/348808-uae-envoy-meets-imran-khan
 
[MENTION=146948]Slim[/MENTION] [MENTION=331]Hussain[/MENTION].97

I think the issue is that Pakistan tries to remain neutral, which in this world, is a completely failed idea. You either support Iran, or you support Saudi Arabia. If you remain neutral, watch proxies of both countries annoy you until you pick a side. For now, I'd pick the Saudi and US (Post-Trump) side. Saudis have more money. I'd also look for closer relationships with Europe as a whole.

As for Armenia, I didn't even know we didn't recognise them. I don't see why we have to, because if we do so now, it'll be taken as an affront to Turkey
 
InziRules said:
[MENTION=146948]Slim[/MENTION] [MENTION=331]Hussain[/MENTION].97

I think the issue is that Pakistan tries to remain neutral, which in this world, is a completely failed idea. You either support Iran, or you support Saudi Arabia. If you remain neutral, watch proxies of both countries annoy you until you pick a side. For now, I'd pick the Saudi and US (Post-Trump) side. Saudis have more money. I'd also look for closer relationships with Europe as a whole.

As for Armenia, I didn't even know we didn't recognise them. I don't see why we have to, because if we do so now, it'll be taken as an affront to Turkey
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Bro, we can’t afford to pick a side because of our geographical realities.
 
Turkey or Malaysia would be a great choice.
 
I'd much rather prefer Imran strengthening our relations with India, not interested one bit with Afghanistan and I would hope he would avoid visiting Afghanistan completely but I don't think he'll do that.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhan</a> accepts <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a> visit in telephonic conversation with President Rouhani <a href="https://t.co/afyYZNcFB0">https://t.co/afyYZNcFB0</a> <a href="https://t.co/gIN7peU5fG">pic.twitter.com/gIN7peU5fG</a></p>— The Express Tribune (@etribune) <a href="https://twitter.com/etribune/status/1027190662347874306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Abdullah719 said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhan</a> accepts <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a> visit in telephonic conversation with President Rouhani <a href="https://t.co/afyYZNcFB0">https://t.co/afyYZNcFB0</a> <a href="https://t.co/gIN7peU5fG">pic.twitter.com/gIN7peU5fG</a></p>— The Express Tribune (@etribune) <a href="https://twitter.com/etribune/status/1027190662347874306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Suddenly the Saudis are bricking it :))


Shaba Immy maybe when he said "mein inko rolaonga" he meant the ignorant, racist, dumb Sauds as well.
 
I was wondering even with all these sanctions on Iran can we trade with them food in exchange of oil and gas like programs?
 
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