Saudi financial support Pakistan received fresh attention as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan in Islamabad and praised the Kingdom’s longstanding role in supporting Pakistan’s economic stability.
The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s House during Al-Jadaan’s one-day visit to the capital. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir also attended, underlining the importance Islamabad attached to the visit.
Welcoming the Saudi minister, Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his regards to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He also recalled his recent telephone conversation with the crown prince and thanked Saudi Arabia for its continued economic and financial backing.
The prime minister said Saudi support had played a vital role in Pakistan’s economic stability. He also described the relationship between the two countries as an enduring bond that has strengthened further under the crown prince’s leadership. Shehbaz said Pakistan wants to expand cooperation with Saudi Arabia across several sectors, especially trade, investment and economic development.
That message signalled that Islamabad is looking beyond immediate support and toward a longer-term economic partnership. Al-Jadaan’s visit came at a time when Pakistan was hosting peace talks between Iran and the United States, underscoring the wider regional significance of the high-level engagement.
The Saudi finance minister thanked the prime minister and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening the deep-rooted ties between the two countries. This was aligned with the vision of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. That exchange reinforced the message that both sides see the relationship as strategic, not merely ceremonial.
After the meeting, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb saw off Al-Jadaan at Islamabad International Airport. The two men briefly discussed bilateral relations and ongoing economic cooperation.
Aurangzeb also said he looked forward to meeting the Saudi minister again at the upcoming World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
