Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are partners in progress and prosperity.
In an exclusive interview with Al Arabiya English, he touched upon the strong bonds that exist between the two countries, saying there is no parallel to it.
He emphasized that both countries understand each other’s sentiments and share each other’s happiness and grief.
Alluding to the recent engagements between the two countries including the conduct of a joint investment conference, the Prime Minister said this shows the seriousness and sincerity of top Saudi leadership to enhance relations with Pakistan not only in the sphere of diplomacy but also in the field of investments, trade, culture and people to people contacts.
The Prime Minister said both the countries have identified areas of mutual cooperation both at the level of government to government and business to business. We now have a clear cut way forward for investment in the fields of mines and minerals and renewable energy.
He said
Pakistan’s delegation is in Riyadh to specifically materialize investment portfolio in the field of solar energy. Highlighting this as a pivotal area, he mentioned that significant announcements would be made in solar energy, along with mines and minerals.
Highlighting the potential of agriculture sector, the Prime Minister expressed the confidence that collaborative efforts between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will help enhance agri production including that of fruits, vegetables, wheat, sugarcane and cotton.
He said Pakistan is well poised to benefit from Saudi Arabia’s experience and expertise in the field of Information Technology, expressing the confidence that cooperation in the IT sector will further integrate the two countries.
The Prime Minister was highly appreciative of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman saying his visionary and dynamic leadership has transformed the Kingdom in the last eight years. He said the Crown Prince’s vision of 2030 is a role model not only for Pakistan but for many cou
ntries of the world.
Source: Radio Pakistan
