Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have affirmed their commitment to expediting the first wave of Saudi investment worth 5 billion dollars in Pakistan. This announcement was made in a joint statement issued after a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud held on Sunday in Makkah Al-Mukarramah.
During the meeting, emphasis was placed on the Kingdom’s supportive role in Pakistan’s economy and the mutual desire to strengthen trade and investment ties. The discussions centred on fortifying the fraternal relations between the two brotherly nations and exploring avenues for enhanced collaboration across various sectors.
The Crown Prince extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on assuming office, and expressed warm wishes for his tenure. In response, the Prime Minister conveyed gratitude for the Kingdom’s steadfast support and hospitality, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to bolstering bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
Both leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest, including the worrying situation in Gaza. They urged for international efforts to halt Israeli military operations in Gaza, mitigate humanitarian impact and facilitate unhindered humanitarian aid access to Gaza.
They discussed the need for advancing the peace process in accordance with relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly, as well as the Arab Peace Initiative aimed at finding a just and comprehensive solution for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The two sides stressed the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve the outstanding issues between the two countries, especially the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, and to ensure peace and stability in the region.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan invited the Crown Prince to undertake an official visit to Pakistan, at the earliest convenience, which was accepted by the Crown Prince. Both leaders expressed their commitment to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
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