Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has underscored the importance of expanding synergies between URAAN Pakistan and Saudi Vision 2030.

He was talking to the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugami, who called on him in Islamabad today.

The Minister said that URAAN Pakistan and Saudi Vision 2030 both are national development frameworks, offering significant opportunities for economic cooperation, human resource development and greater private-sector engagement.

He emphasised that translating the historic relationship between both countries into sustainable partnerships in trade, investment, knowledge and technology remains a shared priority.

Ahsan Iqbal said our endeavour is to build a strong economic partnership on the solid foundations of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia friendship, creating new opportunities for development and prosperity for the people of both countries, particularly their youth.

In his remarks, Ambassador Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugami emphasised the importance of strategic alignment, comprehensive planning and sustained institutional engagement to further elevate bilateral relations.

The Ambassador also highlighted opportunities to enhance cooperation in investment, private-sector development, economic affairs and tourism, expressing confidence in further strengthening the partnership between the two brotherly countries.

The meeting discussed strengthening institutional cooperation between Pakistan's Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Economy and Planning.

Matters pertaining to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in economic development, investment, education, technology and human resource development were also discussed.