Pak-Saudi decades old relations transforms into strong economic ties: PTI Leaders

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Members National Assembly (MNA), Sadaqat Ali Abbasi Wednesday said the recent high-powered delegation-level visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Suleiman is a testimony of Pak-Saudi strong historic, religious and economic ties.

The huge investments made by Saudi Arabia will not only bring positive impact on economy but would also create opportunities for other countries to invest in Pakistan, he said while talking to Radio current Affair Programme.

MNA said the recent economic coordination between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is an opportunity for both the countries to start a new journey of progress and prosperity.

The charismatic and proactive leadership of Pakistan is leading the country to the right direction of development, he said adding, the enemies of Pakistan wanted to isolate us, but Pakistan is emerging as a significant player on global politics.

PTI Leader and Sindh Assembly member Rabia Azfar Nizami also said the recent visit of Saudi crown prince was indeed a historic and successful event.

It was diplomatic victory of the PTI government that it has convinced the Saudi government to invest in Pakistan, she added.

The leader further highlighted that Pakistan has great potential of business and Saudi investors are willing to explore more avenues of investment.

She said Prime Minister Imran Khan’s concern indicated that overseas Pakistanis are highly valuable for him. Imran Khan’s positive gesture has won the hearts of the entire nation.

Rabia Azfar said the multi dimensional economic and strategic coalition between two brotherly countries would further strengthen bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan as the incumbent leaderships of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are young and visionary.

Renowned economist and Former Finance Minister Shaukat Tareen added, Saudi Arabia was investing huge amount in different sectors in Pakistan and they have not seen such mega investments during the last one decade.

Chemistry between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman was admirable, and such high-level confidence and trust between the two leaders was truly beneficial for both the countries, he mentioned.

He said investment agreements worth US $ 20 billion were very significant for improving economy of Pakistan and especially oil refinery plant in Gwadar will bring positive impacts on Pakistan’s economy.