Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is scheduled to land in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day official visit focused on enhancing bilateral economic cooperation, the Pakistani foreign office confirmed.
Leading a senior Saudi delegation, Prince Faisal’s team will include key figures such as the Kingdom’s Minister of Water and Agriculture, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Deputy Minister of Investment, and senior representatives from the Saudi Energy Ministry and the Saudi Fund for General Investments.
The visit follows a significant agreement between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The leaders recently met in Makkah, where they pledged to boost economic collaboration between their nations.
High-Level Meetings Scheduled Across Islamabad
According to a statement issued on Sunday, the Saudi delegation is expected to hold a series of important meetings during their stay. Discussions are planned with Pakistan’s President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and other top cabinet members.
Meetings will also include engagements with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and the Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The interactions are aimed at fast-tracking investment opportunities and fostering closer economic relations.
The Pakistani foreign office emphasized that the visit underlines the mutual commitment of both nations to expand cooperation in areas such as energy, agriculture, mining, and industrial development.
Focus on Investment and Strategic Partnership
Officials expect that the Saudi team will explore several strategic investment avenues during the discussions. Areas like renewable energy, mineral resource development, and infrastructure projects are likely to be on top of the agenda.
This visit is seen as a continuation of a broader regional effort by Saudi Arabia to deepen its economic footprint across key Asian markets. For Pakistan, it presents a critical opportunity to attract much-needed foreign investment amid ongoing economic reforms.
Both sides are hopeful that the outcomes of the meetings will translate into concrete agreements that strengthen their long-standing relationship. The collaborative efforts are anticipated to yield substantial benefits for the economies of both countries.
As Prince Faisal and his delegation commence their engagements in Islamabad, all eyes will be on the outcomes that could shape the next chapter of Saudi-Pakistan economic relations.
