PM Shehbaz secures more investment assurances from Riyadh

ISLAMABAD: Over a hectic working weekend, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday secured assurances on investment from Saudi Arabia and won plaudits from his hosts, who dubbed him ‘a man of action’. The premier, who was in Riyadh to attend a special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), also met Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Minister for Investment Khalid Al-Falih, Minister for Finance Mohammad Al Jadaan and Minister for Industry Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhourayef in separate engagements, on Sunday. At a gala dinner hosted by the Saudi crown prince, the PM thanked MBS for sending a high-powered delegation to Pakistan led by Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. To continue discussions, the prime minister said that he had brought a high-powered delegation to Riyadh, including key ministers responsible for investment, so that follow-up meetings could take place between the relevant officials.