Islamabad: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the need to expand synergies between URAAN Pakistan and Saudi Vision 2030, highlighting the potential for economic cooperation and private-sector engagement. His comments came during a meeting with the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugami, in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, both URAAN Pakistan and Saudi Vision 2030 are national development frameworks that offer significant opportunities for collaboration in areas such as human resource development and investment. Minister Iqbal emphasized the importance of transforming the historic relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia into sustainable partnerships in trade, investment, knowledge, and technology.

Ambassador Albugami stressed the importance of strategic alignment and comprehensive planning to elevate bilateral relations. He highlighted potential areas for cooperation, including private-sector development, economic affairs, and tourism, expressing optimism about strengthening the partnership between the two countries.

The meeting also focused on enhancing institutional cooperation between Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy and Planning, discussing ways to bolster collaboration in economic development, education, technology, and human resource development.