Saudi Arabia to invest heavily in Pakistan's key sectors

Published April 17th, 2024 - 05:18 GMT
Pakistan-Saudi Relations
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (R) speaks next to his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan during their joint press conference at the foreign ministry in Islamabad on April 16, 2024. AFP
Highlights
This move follows Saudi Arabia's recent commitment to expedite investments in Pakistan amounting to $5 billion.

ALBAWABA- During his visit to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, announced a significant investment plan for Pakistan, targeting various sectors such as agriculture, mining, information technology, and aviation. 

This move follows Saudi Arabia's recent commitment to expedite investments in Pakistan amounting to $5 billion. 

Pakistan, grappling with foreign exchange reserve shortages and a balance of payments crisis, is actively seeking the twenty-fourth bailout package from the International Monetary Fund. 

Meanwhile, the number of travelers passing through Saudi airports surged by 26% in 2023.

At a meeting chaired by  Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi, both countries discussed strategies to bolster economic cooperation. 

The Saudi delegation, including high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, and the Royal Court, emphasized the importance of strengthening investment ties between the two nations. 

The meeting also explored avenues for increasing bilateral trade, aligning with the mutual aspirations of Saudi and Pakistani leadership. 

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