Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to further strengthen economic, trade ties

December 04, 2024 (MLN): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud agreed on Tuesday that the two countries must bring about a qualitative change in their economic, trade, and investment relationship. 

This was discussed on the sidelines of the One Water Summit, according to a press release issued yesterday. 

The Crown Prince spoke of his great pleasure at meeting the Pakistani Prime Minister for the fifth time over the past six months.

He said that this was evidence of the genuine love and affection that connected the two countries' peoples.

The Crown Prince stressed that it was important to ensure that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enhance meaningful cooperation that will bring about economic growth and prosperity in Pakistan.

Both leaders expressed satisfaction at the pace of progress of the implementation of the Saudi MOUs and agreements regarding investment in Pakistan.

The Prime Minister thanked the Crown Prince for his most genuine affection for the people of Pakistan.

He reiterated his invitation to the Crown Prince to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience. The Crown Prince responded that he was looking forward to his visit to Pakistan.

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