A joint statement was issued on the meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The Foreign Office reports that Saudi Arabia and Pakistan agreed to deepen their long-standing partnership by announcing the establishment of a framework for economic cooperation.

There will be talks between the two nations over economic, trade, investment, and development initiatives, according to the Foreign Office. Energy, industry, mining, IT, tourism, agriculture, and food security have all been designated as key areas by both nations.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are getting ready to sign a memorandum of understanding on a power transmission project, according to the Foreign Office. A memorandum of agreement for collaboration in the energy industry is also being worked on.

The leaders of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are eager to forge a long-term alliance, and they anticipate a high-level meeting of the Supreme Coordination Council, according to the Foreign Office.