ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s high-level government and business delegation led by Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih met with President Asif Zardari and discussed matters of mutual interest and strengthen growing bilateral cooperation between two countries.

President expressed desire to elevate Pakistan-Saudi ties into long-term strategic and economic partnership, underscoring that such collaboration would bring two brotherly nations closer.

Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih said that Saudi Arabia recognised strategic geographical significance of Pakistan and its potential of natural resources and renewable energy.

He said Saudi Arabia had planned to invest in Pakistan’s infrastructure and mining sectors. In this regard, his delegation would sign 25 agreements in different sectors that would boost economic cooperation between two brotherly nations.

He expressed hope that signing agreements would mark new era of economic cooperation between two countries.

Both sides emphasised need to increase collaboration in areas of agriculture and information technology.

Delegation comprises representatives from various sectors, including energy, mining, minerals, agriculture, business, tourism, industry and manpower.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 11 2024

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