His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, the Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

His Excellency Eng. Abdul Rahman Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture

His Excellency Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources

His Excellency Ibrahim Al Mubarak, Assistant Minister of Investment

His Excellency Mohammad Mazyed Al Towaijri, Secretary General of Saudi Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council

Distinguished guests from the Ministry of Energy and representatives of Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia

Distinguished Members of the Saudi Delegation

Ladies and Gentlemen

It is a singular honor to welcome you all today at the Special Investment Facilitation Council.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share deep-rooted brotherly ties anchored in our rich Islamic heritage and mutual strategic interests. Your presence here today underscores the deep, abiding connection between our two countries —a partnership founded on mutual respect, shared goals, and a vision for a prosperous future.

Our longstanding and time-tested relationship with Saudi Arabia is a saliently significant element of our foreign policy. We aim to transform our traditionally fraternal ties into a lasting strategic and economic partnership.

Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen

To our esteemed guests from the Kingdom, let me reiterate that your investments are not just financial commitments but are crucial in nurturing a deeply valued partnership. I can assure you that they also stand to make a sterling contribution to regional peace and stability.

It is through the SIFC platform that we intend to streamline investment processes while ensuring rapid decision-making and efficient handling of investments. The SIFC has a central role in augmenting our infrastructure and streamlining our regulatory frameworks to set the stage for a flourishing investment friendly economic environment. The Council is here to ensure that investment processes are swift and mutually beneficial, embodying our commitment to facilitating Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan.

Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen

Pakistan is blessedly endowed with fertile agricultural land, a dynamic population, and vast mineral wealth, complemented by a vibrant IT sector and abundant prospects for renewable energy - including solar, hydroelectric, and wind power.

Our agricultural sector, a backbone of our economy, thrives on fertile land and a vast network of water resources, presenting numerous investment opportunities in agri-tech and food processing. We can be the regions’ food basket.

Our IT sector is burgeoning, supported by a large, tech-savvy youth population and initiatives that foster innovation, such as technology parks and a seriesof government incentives.

Importantly, our mining sector is marked by untapped potential, especially in the expansive Tethyan belt, known for its abundant deposits of copper, gold, and other valuable minerals. The strategic advancements in these areas are highlighted by projects such as the RekoDiq Copper Project, which exemplifies our commitment to leveraging our natural resources for mutual benefit.

As we continue to enhance our infrastructure and regulatory frameworks, our goal is clear—to transform Pakistan into a hub of economic activity and innovation, creating an attractive environment for global investors, particularly our Saudi friends.

Our esteemed guests from the Kingdom,

I assure you that investing in Pakistan is not merely a placement of capital.It would actually be instrumental towards forging a partnership that promises mutual prosperity and progress. Your engagement and investment in Pakistan will be handled with the utmost respect and an institutionalized commitment from our side, ensuring that together, we achieve remarkable success.

Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen

The bonds between our countries are set to strengthen further through these collaborative efforts. I look forward to witnessing the fruits of our shared endeavors, which I am confident will bring about significant economic growth and lasting benefits to both our peoples.

Thank you once again for your presence and your commitment to this common journey of prosperity and development.

Together, let us seize the abundant opportunities that lie ahead with a view to ensuring that our cooperation yields prosperity and growth for both our nations and the broader region.

I look forward to constructive engagement and deliberations at this important meeting.  

Thank You