Pakistan and Saudia has agreed to enhance trade relations commensurate with their long established strategic ties in the region.
Pak and Saudia both agreed to undertake mutual efforts in the coming months to enhance Pakistan-GCC ties in all spheres. The GCC secretary general acknowledged the significance of Pakistan-GCC relations and expressed his desire to the Pakistan ambassador to further enhance GCC-Pakistan trade relations.
He also expressed the readiness of the GCC to resume the dialogue with Pakistan for conclusion of the Pak-GCC Free Trade Agreement.
Ambassador Khan Hasham Bin Saddique briefed the secretary general of the trade and economic potential of Pakistan, in particular the geographical proximity, its growing role and importance in regional connectivity, as well as the presence of Pakistan’s largest expatriate population in the GCC countries.
He also highlighted the significance of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which had further added to the attractiveness of Pakistan’s trade and investment potential.
