Islamabad (TDI): A high-level business delegation from Saudi Arabia arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for an official visit aimed at deepening economic and investment ties between the two nations, the Foreign Office said in a statement.
The delegation is being led by Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council. During the visit, Prince Mansour and his team will hold meetings with Pakistan’s political leadership, senior government officials, business chambers, and key private-sector representatives to explore new avenues for bilateral trade and investment.
According to the statement, the visit reflects the “deep-rooted and brotherly relationship” between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, underscoring their shared resolve to expand economic cooperation under the umbrella of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council.
Discussions are expected to focus on investment facilitation and collaboration across priority sectors that align with Saudi Vision 2030 and Pakistan’s economic revival agenda, the Foreign Office added.
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The arrival of the delegation comes just weeks after Islamabad and Riyadh signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement on September 17, pledging that an attack on either nation would be treated as an act of aggression against both.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the accord “reflects the shared commitment of both nations to enhance their security and contribute to peace and stability in the region and beyond.” The agreement aims to expand defense cooperation and strengthen joint deterrence capabilities.
The pact was signed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to Riyadh, where he met with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Yamamah Palace.
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Building on more than eight decades of partnership rooted in Islamic solidarity and mutual strategic interests, both sides hailed the defense accord as a new milestone in bilateral relations.
Analysts have described the agreement as a “historic and unprecedented development,” noting that while Pakistan has participated in several defense arrangements in the past, this pact stands out for its binding clause declaring that aggression against one country will be considered aggression against the other.
