Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman have affirmed the commitment to further deepen and diversify the existing bilateral political, economic, trade, defence and security relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
The understanding came at their meeting in Jeddah, in which 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.
Imran Khan 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.
He 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.
The Prime Minister and Saudi Crown Prince exchanged views on regional and international issues.
The Prime Minister outlined his vision of a peaceful neighbourhood to advance the objectives of national economic development.
Highlighting the situation in Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, 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.