RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley is scheduled to visit Pakistan on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in food production and explore ways to improve the efficiency of irrigation and water management systems, with a focus on advancing food security and boosting trade between the two countries.
During the visit, Alfadley and his delegation will hold meetings with Pakistan’s government officials to discuss expanding cooperation and exploring key opportunities in agricultural and livestock production, food processing, irrigation and water management, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday.
The talks will also focus on sharing expertise and best practices to promote the sustainability of the agricultural sector, improve productivity and strengthen its capacity for long-term growth.
Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley will visit Pakistan on Wednesday as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in food production, agriculture, irrigation and water management.https://t.co/rXAaMnUlKW
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) August 25, 2026
Saudi-Pakistan investment and strategic partnership
The visit reflects Saudi Arabia and Pakistan’s shared commitment to deepening bilateral ties, expanding economic cooperation and identifying opportunities for mutual investment in the food security sector.
The discussions are expected to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and promote collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
Saudi businesses eye investment in Pakistan’s agriculture, energy and IT sectors
Earlier, the Chairman of the Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council expressed keen interest in investment opportunities across Pakistan’s agriculture, ports, highways, airport outsourcing, real estate, energy, power distribution, and information technology sectors.
Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, leading a high-level Saudi business delegation, showed interest during a meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday, a PM House’s media wing said in a statement.
The Prime Minister conveyed his respectful regards to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
A high-level Saudi business delegation, led by His Highness Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the PM House. Islamabad, 25 August 2026. pic.twitter.com/yU6xOTx5ql
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) August 25, 2026
While recalling the longstanding brotherly ties between the countries, the Prime Minister discussed avenues for expanding economic cooperation and investment between the two brotherly countries, it said.
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Welcoming the Saudi delegation, the Prime Minister said that, in line with the vision of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistan is committed to elevating its economic ties with Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial strategic economic partnership.
He recalled Prince Mansour’s earlier visits to the country and expressed hope that the current visit would build on previous discussions and lead to the signing of memoranda of understanding and agreements across a range of sectors.
The Prime Minister called for expanding joint collaboration between the two countries through both government-to-government (G2G) and business-to-business (B2B) partnerships.
Frequent high-level exchanges
The two countries have substantially deepened their economic engagement over the past two years through frequent high-level exchanges and the work of the Supreme Coordination Council and the Bilateral Finance Group.
Riyadh remains one of Islamabad’s key economic partners, extending financial support, investment commitments and cooperation in areas including energy security and economic development.
Largest source of remittances
The kingdom remains the country’s largest source of remittances and hosts more than 2.5 million Pakistani expatriates, highlighting the depth of economic and people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Riyadh remains one of Islamabad’s largest suppliers of oil on deferred payment terms and has repeatedly placed deposits with the State Bank of Pakistan to help strengthen the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
Last month, Saudi Arabia extended its $5 billion financial support for Pakistan until 2029, providing a major boost to the country’s external financing position.
