Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif attended the Special Dialogue and Gala Dinner Sunday evening hosted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the ongoing Special Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Riyadh.

The PM congratulated the Saudi leadership on the successful organization of the WEF Special Meeting and the excellent arrangements by the hosts.

Recalling his meeting in Makkah during his Ramazan visit, he thanked the Crown Prince for sending a high-powered delegation to Pakistan led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

The delegation held extensive discussions with their Pakistani counterparts on ways to enhance the portfolio of Saudi investments in Pakistan.

To continue the discussion, the Prime Minister said that he has brought with him a high-powered delegation to Riyadh, including key Ministers responsible for investment so that follow-up meetings could take place between relevant officials.

In addition to bilateral ties, the Middle East situation came under discussion. The PM reiterated his invitation to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.