Pakistan, Saudi Arabia pledge to boost economic ties

Noting the importance of long-standing strategic and economic relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud reaffirmed the resolve to further enhance economic cooperation and Saudi investments in Pakistan. Mr Dar held a meeting with the Saudi foreign minister on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference, in Banjul, The Gambia, on Saturday. The deputy prime minister also held meetings with Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Foreign Minister of Kuwait Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, Foreign Minister of Egypt Sameh Hassan Shoukry, and Nigerien counterpart Bakary Yaou Sangare. During the meetings, they expressed concern over the recent developments in the Middle East and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.