NEW YORK: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all sectors especially economy, trade, energy and investment, Radio Pakistan reported on early Wednesday.
The understanding reached during a meeting of Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on the sidelines of 78th Session of United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The two sides exchanged views on different aspects of bilateral ties as well as the regional and global issues of common interest.
Both Foreign Ministers highlighted the vital importance of Pakistan Saudi Arabia relationship.
Jilani thanked Saudi support
Foreign Minister Jilani thanked Saudi Arabia for its generous support towards Pakistan which was particularly helpful in securing the deal with the IMF.
He informed Saudi Foreign Minister about formation of Special Investment Facilitation Council to facilitate investments from GCC Member States, especially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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The Foreign Minister also thanked the Saudi Foreign Minister for hosting more than two million Pakistani diaspora which not only helps towards development of both countries but also forms a vital link between the two brotherly nations.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud highlighted the brotherly relations between the two countries and the contributions of the Pakistani community towards Saudi Arabia.
