PM Khan and Crown Prince MBS vow to further deepen Pak Saudi ties

PM Khan and Crown Prince MBS vow to further deepen Pakistan Saudi ties.

Prime Minister Imran Khan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman have affirmed this commitment during ongoing visit of the PM to KSA.

PM Khan and Crown Prince MBS vow to further deepen Pak Saudi ties

Both sides pledged to further deepen and diversify the existing bilateral political, economic, trade, defence and security ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

The understanding came at their meeting in Jeddah. Therein they held wide ranging talks on bilateral, regional and international issues.

The talks were marked by exceptional cordiality and a commitment to fortify the upward trajectory in the bilateral relationship.

During the meeting, special emphasis was laid on increasing Saudi investments in Pakistan, collaboration in the field of energy, and increased job opportunities for Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia.

The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s abiding support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom, and expressed special reverence accorded to the Land of the two Holy Mosques by the people of Pakistan.

Green Saudi Arabia and Green Middle East initiatives

Imran Khan appreciated the Crown Prince’s recently launched “Green Saudi Arabia and Green Middle East” initiatives and hoped to build upon the synergies between the vision of the Crown Prince and his own initiatives including the “10 Billion Trees Tsunami”.

Acknowledging the positive and constructive role of more than two million Pakistani Diaspora in the Kingdom, the two leaders discussed ways to maximize mutual benefit from cooperation in the human resource sector.

Furthermore, the PM Khan and Saudi Crown Prince MBS exchanged views on regional and international issues.

The PM also outlined his vision of a peaceful neighbourhood to advance the objectives of national economic development.

He highlighted the situation in Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir issue

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

He also highlighted Pakistan’s consistent efforts to support peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.

The Prime Minister lauded the Crown Prince for the Kingdom’s efforts and initiatives aimed at reinforcing and further promoting regional peace and security.

After the meeting, the Prime Minister and the Crown Prince signed the Agreement on Establishment of the Saudi-Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council (SPSCC).

GTV