The decades-old, trouble-free, brotherly relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are commendably maintaining an upward trajectory. There has been a marked acceleration in their bilateral relations following the exchange of highlevel delegations. These exchanges aim to promote and strengthen existing relations, with a focus on Saudi investment in various sectors of Pakistan, thereby assisting in overcoming its prevailing economic and financial challenges at the earliest opportunity.

The welcomed acceleration in relations seemingly began when Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited Saudi Arabia for the first time after assuming office, following the general elections, to perform Umrah. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Muhammad bin Salman notably traveled to Makkah from Riyadh to meet him. During these meetings, they reached an understanding on increasing Saudi cooperation through investment in sectors like energy, agriculture, investment, and Information Technology.

It’s worth mentioning that shortly afterward, a high-level Saudi delegation headed by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, accompanied by ministers, deputy ministers, and senior officials,........

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