Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud have reaffirmed the historic and deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.
On his Twitter handle, Bilawal shared pictures of his meeting with Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF23) in Davos, saying he was delighted to meet Saudi FM.
During the meeting, Bilawal expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s long-standing support and they reiterated their resolve to deepen the bilateral cooperation in all areas.
Delighted to meet my brother H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, FM of 🇸🇦@FaisalbinFarhan on sidelines of #WEF23. Reaffirmed 🇵🇰 🇸🇦 historic & deep-rooted fraternal ties.Expressed gratitude for 🇸🇦 long-standing support & reiterated our resolve to deepen bilat coop in all areas. pic.twitter.com/8WNbUJHX9g
— Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (@BBhuttoZardari) January 18, 2023
#Davos | Foreign Minister H.H Prince @FaisalbinFarhan meets with H.E. @BBhuttoZardari, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 🇸🇦🇵🇰, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos, Switzerland.#SaudiAtDavos pic.twitter.com/hpIWAIE3nW
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) January 18, 2023
Meanwhile, in another tweet, the foreign minister posted that he also met Foreign Minister of Finland Pekka Haavisto on the sidelines of WEF23 in Davos. They discussed bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Bilawal further said that he appreciated Finland for its support at Resilient Pakistan Conference in Geneva. They resolved to further enhancing relations between the two countries, particularly in trade, energy and education.
Delighted to meet 🇫🇮 FM H.E. Pekka @Haavisto on sidelines of #WEF23 in Davos today. Discussed bilat. reg. & global issues of mutual interest. Appreciated 🇫🇮 for support at 🇵🇰 Residence Conf. in Geneva & resolved to further enhancing relations particularly in trade, energy & Edu. pic.twitter.com/7yk4lpGIE7
— Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (@BBhuttoZardari) January 18, 2023
FM lauds Netherlands' flood assistance
Pakistan and Netherlands have expressed the resolve to work together to further enhance cooperation in trade, investment, education, Information Technology and agriculture sectors.
The resolve was expressed during meeting between Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Wopke Hoekstra on the sidelines of World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.
Pleased to meet Dutch D/PM & FM @WBHoekstra on #WEF23 sidelines in Davos today. Exchanged views on bilat. pol. & eco. relations.Appreciated 🇳🇱 assistance to 🇵🇰 for catastrophic floods & resolved to work together to further enhance coop. in trade, invest., edu., IT & agri. sectors pic.twitter.com/8MGNakDz17
— Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (@BBhuttoZardari) January 19, 2023
The Foreign Minister also appreciated the Netherlands' assistance to Pakistan for catastrophic floods.
The two sides also exchanged views on bilateral political and economic relations.
Pakistan remains longstanding friend of Africa: FM
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also held a meeting with President of Democratic Republic of Congo on the sidelines of World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday.
They affirmed the desire to further deepen bilateral relations. Bilawal said Pakistan remains longstanding friend and partner of Africa.
Honored to meet @FelixUdps President Democratic Republic of Congo on #WEF23 sidelines. Affirmed desire to further deepen our bilateral relations. 🇵🇰 remains longstanding friend and partner of #Africa. 🇵🇰🤝🇨🇩 pic.twitter.com/ncwWuOxDWU
— Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (@BBhuttoZardari) January 18, 2023
At the invitation of the President World Economic Forum (WEF), the foreign minister is attending the Forum’s annual meeting being held from January 16-20 in Davos, Switzerland.