Saudi Arabia and Pakistan vow to boost cooperation in agriculture, food security

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have pledged to bolster their collaboration and strategic partnership in the realms of agriculture and food security. This commitment is rooted in their robust bilateral ties and shared ambition to expand trade exchanges that benefit both nations. During the Saudi ministerial visit, Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, spearheaded a high-ranking delegation to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in agriculture and food security.

Key discussions revolved around bolstering irrigation and water management systems, as well as fostering investment prospects to foster reciprocal trade between the two countries. The minister engaged in fruitful talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reviewing progress in agriculture and food security cooperation and brainstorming strategies to amplify these efforts.

Furthermore, Al-Fadley participated in a presentation of the Saudi-Pakistani strategic plan targeting agriculture and food sectors, alongside ministers from the National Food Security and Research, Commerce, and representatives from Pakistan's provincial governments. The minister also attended the Saudi-Pakistani Agriculture Business Meeting, convened with Finance and Commerce ministers and private sector representatives, to delve deeper into bolstering investment partnerships within the agriculture and food sectors.