Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif returned on Wednesday to Pakistan after completing a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.
During his visit, the premier attended the One Water Summit in Riyadh, where he proposed a six-point agenda to address global water scarcity.
He also highlighted the challenges faced by developing nations like Pakistan due to climate change.
In Riyadh, PM Shehbaz met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-Saudi relations and expressed satisfaction with the progress on Saudi investment agreements in Pakistan.
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The crown prince expressed immense delight over meeting PM Shehbaz for the fifth time in six months. Mohammed Bin Salman said: "The interaction is a testament to the genuine love and mutual respect uniting the peoples of both the countries."
The two leaders agreed to advance economic, trade, and investment relations, recognising their critical importance for Pakistan’s economic growth and prosperity.
Meanwhile, the discussions also emphasised the implementation of Saudi memoranda of understanding and agreements regarding investment in Pakistan, with both leaders expressing satisfaction over the progress.
PM Shehbaz thanked the crown prince for his goodwill towards the people of Pakistan and reiterated his invitation for an early visit to Pakistan.
Accepting the invitation, the crown prince stated he eagerly looked forward to the visit.
Meanwhile, the prime minister also held a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Both leaders agreed to enhance cooperation in agriculture, livestock, information technology, and clean drinking water sectors through business-to-business collaborations.
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