A high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, is set to embark on a two-day official visit to Pakistan commencing today (Monday). This visit underscores the deepening ties between the two nations, particularly in economic cooperation.
The visit follows a recent meeting between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where the Crown Prince reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s unwavering support for Pakistan. During the Prime Minister’s visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, pledges were made to expedite the initial phase of a $5 billion investment in Pakistan.
The Saudi delegation, scheduled to be in Pakistan from April 15 to 16, aims to bolster bilateral cooperation and foster a mutually beneficial economic partnership. Among the delegation members are Saudi Minister of Water and Agriculture Engineer Abdul Rahman Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Deputy Minister of Investment Badr AlBadr, Head of Saudi Special Committee Mohammad Mazyed Al Towaijri, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Energy and the Saudi Fund for General Investments.
In an official statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch highlighted the significance of the visit, citing its purpose as the acceleration of economic cooperation as agreed upon during the recent meeting between PM Shehbaz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Makkah.
During their stay in Pakistan, the Saudi delegation is expected to engage in crucial discussions with key figures including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, among others.
This visit stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and aims to pave the way for further collaboration in various sectors, fostering prosperity and growth for both nations.
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