ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman today discussed ways and options to enhance bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Both the leaders the improvement in mutual cooperation during a telephonic conversation on Monday.
PM Shehbaz made a telephone call to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and discussed with them issues of bilateral interest, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
Pakistan have Saudi Arabia have agreed to intensify mutual cooperation in the fields of investment, energy and trade.
Both leaders also reviewed the fraternal and historical relationship binding the Kingdom and Pakistan.
Meanwhile, on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) congratulated the Pakistani nation.
In his message to the President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi, the Saudi King expressed his best felicitations to the government and friendly people of Pakistan. He also expressed wishes for the steady progress and prosperity of Pakistan.
In his message, Crown Prince Mohammed also congratulated the Pakistani nation and expressed best wishes for steady progress and prosperity of the people of Pakistan.
PM Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also discussed the progress on the decisions taken during Shehbaz’s visit to KSA in April this year.
Alluding to the help extended by the brotherly country Saudi Arabia to Pakistan during difficult times, the Prime Minister thanked the Saudi Crown Prince’s recent support for the stability and development of Pakistan’s economy.
The Prime Minister invited the Crown Prince to visit Pakistan soon which was accepted by him.
