Islamabad, Riyadh vow to enhance economic cooperation

Islamabad: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday reaffirmed the resolve to further enhance their bilateral economic cooperation and Saudi investments in Pakistan.

The commitment was expressed during meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on the sidelines of 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference, in Banjul, The Gambia today.        

The meeting expressed deep concern over the recent developments in the Middle East and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.                           

The two sides also noted the significant role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on issues concerning the Muslim Ummah including the situations in Palestine and Kashmir.              

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

Ishaq Dar lauded Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030' aimed at socio-economic transformation of the Kingdom in the 21st century.      

He said the recent visit of Saudi Foreign Minister with a high level delegation to Pakistan represented a new momentum in economic collaboration between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.   

Pakistan, Kuwait to continue engagement for enhanced ties

Pakistan and Kuwait have agreed to continue their bilateral engagement to advance ties in all domains particularly economy.

An understanding to this effect was reached during meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the sidelines of 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference, in Banjul, The Gambia today.          

Ishaq Dar underscored Pakistan's priority to transform the traditionally fraternal ties with Kuwait into a mutually beneficial economic partnership.        

The two leaders expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and called on UN Security Council to take urgent steps for immediate ceasefire in Gaza.   

FM in The Gambia to represent Pakistan at OIC Islamic Summit

The 15th OIC Islamic Summit has kicked off in Banjul, The Gambia.      

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is leading the Pakistani delegation at the summit.  

Pakistan would highlight ongoing genocide in Gaza, the right to self-determination of Kashmiri people, the imperatives of solidarity and unity of Muslim Ummah, rising Islamophobia, issues of climate change, terrorism, and other contemporary global challenges.        

Earlier, on his arrival at venue of the summit this afternoon, the Foreign Minister was welcomed by President of The Gambia Adama Barrow.