Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted on Tuesday the growing collaboration between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to enhance economic and investment cooperation for mutual benefit, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Key Highlights:
- During a meeting in Islamabad with Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Nasser bin Abdul Aziz Al Dawood, PM Shehbaz expressed satisfaction over the progress on Saudi investment commitments worth $2.8 billion in Pakistan.
- The premier underscored the historic fraternal ties between the two nations and extended gratitude to the Saudi leadership for their continued support of Pakistan.
Focus Areas of Cooperation:
- PM Shehbaz emphasized the importance of defence and security cooperation, stating that the Saudi delegation’s visit would strengthen collaboration in these critical areas.
- Broader Middle Eastern issues, including the situation in Gaza, were also discussed during the meeting.
Acknowledging Saudi Leadership:
- The premier praised Saudi Arabia’s leadership for convening the recent Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh and commended Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s stance on the Palestinian issue.
- He lauded Saudi Arabia’s efforts to unify the Islamic world in addressing violence in Gaza and condemned the genocidal actions by Israel.
PM Shehbaz also reiterated his invitation for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit Pakistan officially, aiming to further bolster bilateral relations. The discussions reflect the shared commitment to enhancing strategic and economic cooperation between the two allies.
