Ahsan Iqbal seeks synergy between URAAN, Saudi Vision 2030

MG News | November 06, 2026 at 10:05 AM GMT+05:00

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November 06, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan, Saudi Arabia have agreed to deepen cooperation in development planning and explore new avenues of collaboration in economic development, investment, education, technology and human resource development.

The two sides also discussed strengthening institutional ties between Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy and Planning, with a push to expand synergies between URAAN Pakistan and Saudi Vision 2030 to open up opportunities for economic cooperation, human resource development and greater private-sector engagement.

The understanding came during a meeting in which Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Rajeh Tami Albugami called on Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal, according to a press release issued.

Ahsan Iqbal said relations between the two countries are rooted in shared faith, mutual trust and deep affection between their peoples, and that turning this historic relationship into sustainable partnerships in trade, investment, knowledge and technology remains a shared priority.

He said sharing experiences in development planning and successful policy reforms would help advance the national development priorities of both countries.

Ahsan Iqbal said the aim is to build a strong economic partnership on the foundations of Pakistan-Saudi friendship, creating new opportunities for development and prosperity for the people of both countries, particularly their youth.

Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugami reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and mutual trust between the two countries and stressed the importance of strategic alignment, comprehensive planning and sustained institutional engagement to elevate bilateral relations.

He also pointed to opportunities to enhance cooperation in investment, private-sector development, economic affairs and tourism, expressing confidence in further strengthening the partnership.

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