(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan held talks and witnessed the signing of two agreements and two memoranda of understanding (MoU) between the countries, Trend reports with reference to Al Arabiya .
The Crown Prince and the Prime Minister discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and the importance of 'expanding and intensifying aspects of bilateral cooperation and coordination and enhancing them in various fields,' the Saudi Press Agency said.
The leaders also spoke on regional and international issues of common interest during their meeting in Jeddah, according to SPA.
The Crown Prince and prime minister then witnessed the signing of two agreements: one on increasing cooperation in the field of persons sentenced to penalties depriving freedom, and another on increasing cooperation in the field of combating crime, SPA reported.
An MoU on combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and chemical precursors was also signed.
Another MoU for financing eligible projects in the fields of energy, infrastructure, transportation, water, and communications between the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was signed as well.
The Pakistani prime minister and the Saudi Crown Prince discussed ways to enhance and strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries through exploring areas of investment and opportunities in light of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the priorities of development in Pakistan.
MENAFN08052021000187011040ID1102048747
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.