Implementation Plan to Ease Application of Cooperation Deals between Islamabad, Riyadh

  • Date: 10-May-2021
  • Source: Asharq AL-awsat
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Saudi Arabia
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Implementation Plan to Ease Application of Cooperation Deals between Islamabad, Riyadh

Saudi Arabia enters a new stage of relations with Pakistan by concluding agreements and MoUs and establishing a joint coordination council (AFP)

Work on an execution roadmap for bilateral agreements recently signed by Riyadh and Islamabad is underway, a senior diplomat told Asharq Al-Awsat, reaffirming that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are broadening the horizon of cooperation.

“We will draft a map for full implementation,” confirmed Pakistani Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Bilal Akbar.

Akbar also pointed out that the recently established Saudi-Pakistani Supreme Coordination Council (SPSCC) will undoubtedly expand the room for collaboration, inspired by the drive towards more cooperation on achieving shared goals.

“Agreements signed between the two countries in the presence of Prime Minister Imran Khan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are crucial and vital for boosting cooperation,” asserted the diplomat.

Late Friday night, the crown prince and prime minister signed an agreement to establish the SPSCC, a body created for streamlining bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

It is primarily focused on removing hurdles to investment deals signed during the Crown Prince’s visit to Pakistan in February 2019.

Joint economic, investment, and trade efforts by Riyadh and Islamabad stand to benefit both countries, highlighted Akbar, adding that Pakistan’s embassy in