Saudi Deputy Investment Minister Ibrahim Almubarak has said Saudi government and companies consider Pakistan a high priority economic, investment and business opportunity.

He made the remarks at the two-day Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Investment Conference which opened in Islamabad today.

The Saudi Deputy Investment Minister said his country believes in the economic potential of Pakistan including its demography, location and natural resources.

He said Pakistan is a major strategic partner for Saudi Arabia. Referring to the fraternal ties rooted deep in common faith, culture and shared values, he said we want to see Pakistan as one of our leading international partners.

The Saudi Deputy Investment Minister said this gathering provides an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the great opportunity available for investment in Pakistan. 

He expressed the confidence that the public and private sectors of both the countries can take their partnership to the next level.

Ibrahim Almubarak mentioned that Saudi Arabia is a home to about two million Pakistanis who have contributed significantly to the Kingdom’s vision 2030.