Pakistan, Saudi Arabia pledge to bolster cooperation

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reaffirmed that Pakistan values its brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia and expressed his desire to increase bilateral cooperation in diverse fields, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday. 

Foreign Minister Bilawal held meetings with foreign ministers and leaders of different countries on the sidelines of the Munich Security Council in Germany and discussed matters of mutual interests.

The minister met his Saudi counterpart Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud and the two pledged to increase bilateral cooperation in diverse fields.

Bilawal said Pakistan highly values its brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia.

Foreign Minister also held a meeting with Foreign Minister of Finland Pekka Haavisto. 

The two sides agreed to take forward relations in sectors of education, trade and climate change.

Moreover, Bilawal welcomed the decision of Finland to re-open its embassy in Islamabad.

Foreign Minister @BBhuttoZardari met the Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs @Haavisto on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference-2023. The FMs discussed the importance of strengthening bilateral, economic, cultural and educational ties for shared progress. pic.twitter.com/enNUtVbzex

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) February 18, 2023

Besides, the minister met with Vice President and Foreign Minister of Jordan Ayman Al Safadi and they agreed to expand bilateral ties and high-level contacts between the two countries.

 

He also met Foreign Minister of Malta Dr Ian Borg and they expressed determination to promote relations in areas of information technology, health, tourism and start-ups through the 'Joint Technical Commission'.

Foreign Minister @BBhuttoZardari met the Foreign Minister of Malta, Dr Ian Borg on the sidelines of #MSC2023. The two FMs discussed strengthening cooperation in health, education, tourism, climate change and trade and economy. pic.twitter.com/wlf1Nje7kC

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) February 18, 2023

The Foreign Minister met with Chief of International Crisis Group Dr Comfort Ero and they concurred to adopt a coordinated strategy to resolve issues being faced by humanity.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also held discussions with US Senator Lindsey Graham, and other members of Congress. They discussed issues of climate change and the challenges faced by humanity.