Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday arrived in Madina Munawara. On arrival in Madina Munawara, Governor Madina Prince Salman bin Sultan al-Saud received the prime minister at the airport. He will pay his respects at Roza-e-Rasool of Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and offer prayers and Nawafil in Masjid-e-Nabwi. He will offer special prayers for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering their defence and security cooperation, recognizing the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing regional security challenges.
The resolve was expressed during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Muhammed bin Salman in Jeddah late Wednesday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik and National Coordinator SIFC Lt-Gen Sarfraz Ahmed in talks with the Saudi Crown Prince.
Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the growing economic collaboration between the two nations.
Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the Kingdom's commitment to increasing investments in key sectors, which will contribute to Pakistan's economic growth and stability. The two leaders held in-depth discussions on the evolving regional situation as well as geopolitical landscape and agreed to work closely at all levels for promoting their shared vision for peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
Saudi Crown Prince acknowledged the significant contributions of the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia and agreed to enhance measures to facilitate their welfare.
Both the leaders emphasized the need to further strengthen people-to-people ties, cultural exchanges, and educational collaboration.
The Prime Minister and the Crown Prince reaffirmed their commitment to elevating Pakistan-Saudi Arabia partnership to new heights, guided by mutual respect, shared interests, and a common vision for progress and prosperity.
Saudi ministers meet PM Shehbaz
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Thursday agreed to further strengthen the bilateral economic partnership through structured engagements and swift execution of joint projects.
The bilateral economic cooperation was discussed as Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih and Head of the Joint Task Force for Economic Engagement Mohammad Al-Tuwaijri, during his four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.
The discussions focused on strengthening economic cooperation, attracting Saudi investments, and expediting joint initiatives in key sectors.
After extending best wishes to the Kingdom’s leadership, the prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating Saudi investors, highlighting the country’s strategic position and investment-friendly policies.
The prime minister emphasized Pakistan’s vast potential in energy, infrastructure, agriculture and technology, inviting Saudi businesses to explore opportunities under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
Saudi Minister Khalid Al-Falih and Head of Task Force Mohammad Al-Tuwaijri expressed Saudi Arabia’s strong interest in deepening economic ties with Pakistan. They discussed enhancing institutional collaboration to accelerate investment projects and ensure their smooth implementation.
The meeting underscored the commitment of both nations to fostering a long-term, mutually beneficial economic relationship.
The Saudi delegation included representatives of the Saudi Ministry of Investment and the Joint Task Force for Economic Engagement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Earlier, PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday evening on a four-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from March 19-22, accompanied by a high-level delegation.
Deputy Governor of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, warmly welcomed the prime minister at the airport.
Reporters Khalid Cheema and Awais Kiyani