Saudi Arabia Has Central Role in Pakistan’s Future Economic Plans: PM Shehbaz 

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Crown Prince and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud on the sidelines of the eighth session of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh on Monday.  PM Shehbaz highlighted the importance of the deep-rooted brotherly relations between the two countries and appreciated the Kingdom’s support for Pakistan’s economic revival and stability.   The two leaders took stock of the ongoing bilateral engagements, especially in follow-up to the decisions taken in previous high-level meetings held in Makkah and Riyadh in April 2024.   Apprising the Crown Prince on the government of Pakistan’s economic, institutional, and policy reform agenda, the prime minister said that the Kingdom has a central role in Pakistan’s future economic plans.   He also appreciated the Kingdom’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability in the Middle East and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to stand by the Kingdom in these efforts. The two leaders exchanged views on regional developments and agreed to closely coordinate positions on regional issues.  The premier conveyed best wishes for the health and well-being of His Majesty the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.