Ishaq Dar, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud reaffirm the resolve to further enhance economic cooperation & Saudi investments in Pak

BANJUL, May 04 (SABAH): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday held a bilateral meeting with Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference, in Banjul, The Gambia.

Noting the importance of the long-standing strategic and economic relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and the Saudi Foreign Minister reaffirmed the resolve to further enhance economic cooperation and Saudi investments in Pakistan.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister lauded the “Vision 2030”, which aimed at socio-economic transformation of the Kingdom in the 21st century. He stated that the recently held visit of the Saudi Foreign Minister to Pakistan, who was leading a high-powered delegation, represented a new momentum in economic collaboration between Pakistan and the Kingdom.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar and the Saudi Foreign Minister expressed deep concern over the recent developments in the Middle East and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. They also noted the important role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on issues concerning the Muslim Ummah including the situations in Palestine and Kashmir.

Meanwhile Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived for the 15th Islamic Summit Conference being held in Banjul, The Gambia. On arrival at the venue, he was welcomed by President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow. Pakistan is a founding member of OIC.