ISLAMABAD: Nawaf Saeed Al Malikiy, ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in Islamabad on Thursday. The PM congratulated Al Malikiy on his new assignment as ambassador to Pakistan.
The PM stated that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoyed very close relations that were marked by close brotherly relations, commonalities views on all issues of mutual interest at regional and international level. The PM said that the people of Pakistan deeply valued their strong bonds with the Saudi brethren.
“We would welcome Saudi investment in Pakistan under vision 2030, especially in the energy, infrastructure and agriculture sectors,” he said. He emphasised that Pakistan offered attractive investment regime that guaranteed equal treatment of foreign and domestic investments and ensures a liberal foreign exchange regime and one window operation. The PM conveyed his good wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud. Nawaf Saeed Al Malikiy congratulated the PM on assuming the office and expressed the desire to further strengthen bilateral relations. He underscored the potential for enhancing bilateral trade between the two countries and assured his full support in this regard.
Sindh governor: Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at PM Office.
The Sindh governor informed the PM about the progress related to projects included in the Karachi package being funded by the federal government. The PM was also briefed on matters relating to universities in Sindh.
Published in Daily Times, September 29th 2017.
