Jeddah : 20 March 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Investment Minister HE Khalid Al-Falih and Mohammad Al-Tuwaijri, Head of the Joint Task Force for Economic Engagement, during his 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 PM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating Saudi investors, highlighting the country’s strategic position and investment-friendly policies. He 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. Both sides agreed to further strengthen the Pakistan-Saudi economic partnership through structured engagements and swift execution of joint projects. The meeting underscored the commitment of both nations to fostering a long-term, mutually beneficial economic relationship. The Prime Minister was assisted in the meeting by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief Minister Punjab Ms. Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Minister for Climate Change Mr. Musadik Malik and National Coordinator SIFC, Lt. Gen. Sarfraz Ahmed. The Saudi delegation included representatives of the Saudi Ministry of Investment and the Joint Task Force for Economic Engagement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.