Riyadh, December 5, 2024 – In a significant diplomatic meeting on the sidelines of the One Water Summit, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, hosted Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in Riyadh on Wednesday. The meeting provided an opportunity for the two leaders to review and discuss the strong bilateral relations between their two countries, explore new avenues for cooperation, and address shared challenges, particularly in the realm of water security and sustainable resource management.
The leaders focused on strengthening the longstanding ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of deepening collaboration across a variety of sectors. The discussions covered several key areas, including economic cooperation, trade, investment, and energy, with an emphasis on expanding these areas to further benefit both nations. In addition, regional and international developments were reviewed, with both sides expressing a commitment to work together in addressing challenges affecting the broader geopolitical landscape.
A central topic of the discussions was the pressing issue of water scarcity, with both leaders recognizing the need for innovative solutions to tackle water-related challenges, a theme that is especially relevant given the context of the One Water Summit, which focuses on sustainable water management strategies. The two sides explored potential collaborative efforts to enhance water security, focusing on technology, infrastructure, and resource management strategies that can be applied both regionally and globally.
The meeting was attended by several prominent officials, underscoring the importance of this bilateral dialogue. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, and Minister of Investment, Eng. Khalid Al-Falih, were present, alongside Advisor at the Royal Court, Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri, General Intelligence Chief Khalid Al-Humaidan, and Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf Al-Malki. The official Pakistani delegation, led by Prime Minister Sharif, also participated in the talks, highlighting the close diplomatic and strategic ties between the two nations.
This high-level meeting reflects the ongoing efforts by both Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to bolster their diplomatic, economic, and strategic cooperation. It also signals a shared commitment to addressing global challenges, particularly in areas such as water sustainability, which remain at the forefront of international discourse. Through such engagements, the two countries continue to pave the way for deeper and more fruitful partnerships that will contribute to regional stability and global progress.