ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will lead Pakistan’s high-level delegation to Riyadh from October 27 to 29 to attend the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9). The visit comes at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
The Pakistani delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, along with several senior cabinet ministers.
The FII9 will gather world leaders, investors, and innovators under the theme “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth.” The conference aims to discuss new opportunities for global cooperation and address challenges related to innovation, sustainability, economic inclusion, and shifting geopolitics.
According to a statement from the Foreign Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet the Saudi leadership to explore new avenues of cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and human resource development. Discussions will also cover regional and international issues of mutual concern.
On the sidelines of the summit, the prime minister will meet leaders from other countries and heads of global organizations. These meetings will help promote Pakistan’s investment potential and its willingness to pursue partnerships in sustainable development, aligned with the “Think, Exchange, and Act” model of the forum.
The Foreign Office added that the visit reflects Pakistan’s strong commitment to economic diplomacy and strategic cooperation in areas such as technology, energy transition, and sustainable growth.
This news story was originally published by Associated Press of Pakistan.