Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to further strengthen their strategic partnership, with a renewed commitment to expanding trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
The agreement was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Saudi Finance Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, where key bilateral matters were discussed in detail.
According to the official statement, the Saudi Finance Minister, who was on a one-day visit, met the Prime Minister along with his delegation, and goodwill messages were conveyed for Saudi leadership, including King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The Prime Minister referred to his recent telephonic conversation and appreciated Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s affection for Pakistan, reaffirming the commitment further to strengthen the brotherly ties between the two nations.
The statement added that the Prime Minister acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s economic and financial support, describing it as vital for Pakistan’s economic stability.
Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, and economic sectors, and emphasized strengthening economic ties.
The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan has always stood by Saudi Arabia in difficult times, and that bilateral relations are based on mutual trust and shared interests.
According to the statement, emphasis was also placed on increasing economic cooperation in line with the vision of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, while Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Asim Munir were also present in the meeting.
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to continued cooperation with Saudi Arabia at all levels, while the Saudi delegation expressed keen interest in further expanding economic relations.
The Prime Minister’s Office stated that Pakistan-Saudi relations continue to grow stronger over time, and both sides also discussed joint efforts for regional peace.
