ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to transform its longstanding relationship with Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial strategic economic partnership, aligned with the vision of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with a high-level Saudi business delegation headed by Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council, at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad.
During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his regards to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The prime minister highlighted the deep-rooted and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and stressed the need to expand bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation.
Shehbaz Sharif expressed hope that Prince Mansour’s visit would build on previous discussions and result in the signing of memoranda of understanding and agreements in various sectors.
He described the current period as an important opportunity to strengthen cooperation through both government-to-government and business-to-business partnerships.
🇵🇰🇸🇦 Saudi Delegation Eyes Investment Opportunities
The Saudi delegation expressed interest in investment opportunities across several key sectors of Pakistan’s economy.
Areas discussed included:
- Agriculture
- Ports
- Highways
- Airport outsourcing
- Real estate
- Energy
- Power distribution
- Information technology
Prime Minister Shehbaz welcomed the proposals and assured the Saudi delegation of Pakistan’s support for mutually beneficial investment projects.
Prince Mansour thanked the prime minister for the warm reception and reaffirmed the commitment of the Saudi government and business community to expanding business-to-business ties with Pakistan.
The Saudi delegation is also scheduled to hold meetings with senior government officials and representatives of Pakistan’s private sector during its visit.
The proposed expansion of economic cooperation comes as Pakistan seeks greater foreign investment and stronger international business partnerships. Increased Saudi investment could support development across multiple sectors while strengthening trade and economic links between the two countries.
PM Condemns Pishin Terrorist Attack
Separately, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack on labourers working on a road construction project in Suranan, Pishin district.
The prime minister expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the families of the victims.
He described the targeting of workers as a cowardly act and reaffirmed the government’s determination to combat terrorism.
Shehbaz Sharif said the nation remained united against terrorism and that terrorists and their facilitators would not be allowed to undermine peace and stability in Pakistan.
He also prayed for the departed souls and expressed his sympathies with the bereaved families.
