ISLAMABAD: The ongoing trip of a high-profile Saudi delegation to Pakistan led by Saudi Minister for Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan signifies the dawn of a new era in the relationship and friendship between the two nations. Islamabad is quickly steering towards a brighter future on the world stage, marking a significant shift towards enhanced international relations.
Under the leadership of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the delegation has arrived in Islamabad on Monday to embark on a two-day journey, fostering deep-rooted connections across various fields including industry, diplomacy, investment and agriculture.
The delegation consists of Saudi Minister for Water and Agriculture, Minister for Industry and Mineral Resources, Deputy Minister for Investment, Head of Saudi Special Committee and senior officials from Ministry of Energy and Saudi Fund for General Investments.
This pivotal trip, orchestrated in response to a special directive from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, underscores the mutual commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic bonds between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Pakistan, Pakistan official news agency Associated Press of Pakistan, (APP) reported on Tuesday.
Engagements between the Saudi delegation and key Pakistani officials, including the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, have paved the way for groundbreaking collaborations, with an initial announcement of a substantial $5 billion investment marking just the beginning of a fruitful partnership, APP reported.
The discussions spanned a wide array of sectors, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s keen interest in investing in Pakistan’s agriculture, IT, energy, transportation, and other industries.
The trip is aimed at lending positive impetus to enhanced bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
