Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif confirmed that the brotherly relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has a long history, noting that his country is cooperating with the Gulf countries to emphasize Islam as a religion of peace.
In an exclusive interview with Al Arabiya, the Pakistani Prime Minister added that his country is working with the Gulf countries to develop trade and investment.
He also pointed out that his country’s difficulties would not have been reduced without the support of the Gulf states.
relations with India
The Prime Minister of Pakistan stated that Islamabad had fought 3 wars with India resulting in increased unemployment and poverty, stressing that his country would like to live in peace with India provided that the main problems are resolved.
Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan: Brotherhood between #Saudi Arabia And #Pakistan Centuries-old.#special _ interview @layal_alektiar@CMShehbaz pic.twitter.com/ZxfhSezxsp
– Al Arabiya Programs (@AlArabiya_shows) January 16, 2023
In addition, he explained that tensions in Eastern Europe have caused disastrous consequences for the world, pointing out that Islamabad is a transit bridge between China and the United States.
Economic Challenges
He said that his country was facing difficult economic problems and continued: “I will never tolerate problems related to corruption.”
He explained that the Saudi Crown Prince’s dynamic leadership has made the kingdom more prosperous.
Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister #Pakistan: We fought three wars with #India The result was more suffering, unemployment and poverty.#special _ interview @layal_alektiar@CMShehbaz pic.twitter.com/NmysTFE40y
– Al Arabiya Programs (@AlArabiya_shows) January 16, 2023
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is keen to strengthen economic relations with Saudi Arabia, and Crown Prince Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on the tenth of this month instructed to study the issue of increasing the Kingdom’s investment in Pakistan, which was previously announced on August 25. reach $10 billion.
International donors, including Saudi Arabia, pledged more than $9 billion at a meeting in Geneva on Monday hosted by the United Nations and the government of Pakistan to help Pakistan recover from last year’s devastating floods, exceeding its external funding targets.
