Islamabad: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to further strengthen their strategic partnership, with both sides committing to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and economic development.
The understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan at the Prime Minister’s House, where the visiting dignitary led a high-level delegation.
According to an official statement, the meeting included an exchange of goodwill messages for King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Mohammed bin Salman, reaffirming the longstanding brotherly ties between the two countries.
The prime minister appreciated Saudi Arabia’s continued economic and financial support, noting that Riyadh’s assistance has played a vital role in Pakistan’s economic stability. He also referred to his recent telephonic interaction with the Saudi crown prince, acknowledging his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation across key economic sectors, with a shared focus on boosting trade volumes, attracting investment, and expanding overall economic engagement.
The prime minister emphasized that Pakistan has always stood by Saudi Arabia in challenging times, describing the relationship as one rooted in mutual trust and shared interests.
Senior Pakistani officials, including Ishaq Dar and Asim Munir, were also present during the meeting.
The Saudi delegation expressed strong interest in expanding economic engagement with Pakistan, as both sides reiterated their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties and continue cooperation for regional peace and stability.
