Saudi Arabia and Pakistan convened for the Saudi Investment Forum in Pakistan, marking a very important milestone in their partnership. During the past six weeks, saw high-level delegations engaging in discussions aimed at fostering investment and cooperation.
Led by Deputy Minister for Investments, Ibrahim Almubarak, the Saudi delegation comprised representatives from over 30 public and private enterprises spanning various sectors. Hosted by Pakistan's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, the forum received substantial support from Special Economic Zone officials.
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Central to the event were dynamic business-to-business interactions, where Pakistani entrepreneurs showcased investment opportunities across sectors such as agriculture, energy, mining, tourism, and IT to their Saudi counterparts. Saudi investors expressed particular interest in these sectors.
With anticipation mounting for the upcoming visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Pakistan, expectations are high for the signing of pivotal agreements that will further solidify the burgeoning alliance between the two nations.