The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan affirmed the mutual desire to enhance trade and investment relations, and their commitment to accelerating the implementation of an investment package (first wave) worth $5 billion for the benefit of the two countries, which was discussed previously.
This came, according to the Saudi News Agency (SPA), in a joint statement issued for the meeting between His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Mohammed Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan.
The discussions between the two sides focused on strengthening fraternal relations between the two countries and discussing ways to enhance cooperation in various sectors, and Saudi Arabia’s role in supporting the Pakistani economy was emphasized.
The two sides exchanged views on regional and global developments of common interest, including the situation in the Gaza Strip, and both sides urged international efforts to stop Israeli military operations in Gaza and mitigate their humanitarian repercussions.
The two sides discussed the necessity of advancing the peace process in accordance with the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, as well as the Arab Peace Initiative aimed at finding a just and comprehensive solution to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
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