Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Expresses Desire to Visit Pakistan During Meeting with PM Shehbaz Sharif

During a meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman expressed his intention to visit Pakistan, as he hosted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is attending the One Water Summit on a two-day official visit.

Strengthening Economic Ties

The leaders emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in economic, trade, and investment sectors. Both expressed satisfaction with the progress on Saudi memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and agreements regarding investments in Pakistan, pledging to bring a “qualitative change” in their economic partnership.

Mutual Affection and Future Visits

PM Shehbaz thanked the Crown Prince for his “genuine affection” for the people of Pakistan and reiterated his invitation for the Crown Prince to visit. The Crown Prince responded positively, expressing eagerness to visit Pakistan soon.

Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman noted the significance of frequent engagements, highlighting their recent meetings as evidence of the deep connection between the two nations.

Social Media Highlights

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Shehbaz described the meeting as a reaffirmation of “strong brotherly ties.” He praised the Crown Prince’s personal commitment to fostering closer relations and advancing mutually beneficial economic cooperation.

Saudi-Pakistan Relations

The Saudi Crown Prince underscored the importance of meaningful collaboration to promote economic growth and prosperity in Pakistan. PM Shehbaz reciprocated by acknowledging Saudi Arabia’s continued support and its role in strengthening bilateral ties.

The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to deepen strategic relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, paving the way for future collaborations in key sectors.