Pakistan PM, Saudi Crown Prince discuss bilateral ties, cooperation

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday and agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of energy, investment and trade.
The two leaders also exchanged views on issues of mutual interest. Both the leaders reaffirmed the resolve to further [strengthen] the strong, long-standing Pakistan-Saudi Arabia fraternal ties, a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office said.
During the phone call, the prime minister and the crown prince reviewed the progress made on the decisions taken by the two sides during Sharif’s visit to Saudi Arabia in April.
Both leaders “resolved to expedite the ongoing cooperation in investment, energy and trade fields , the statement said.
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Recalling the historic support extended by Saudi Arabia to Pakistan in the times of need, the Prime Minister thanked the Crown Prince for the economic and development support provided to the cash-strapped nation in recent times.