Saudi delegation visits Gwadar port, briefed Free-Economic Zone projects

GAWADAR (92 News) – The Saudi Arabia trade delegation on Tuesday visited Gwadar port under the leadership of Saudi finance minister. During the visit, the trade delegation was briefed over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Free-Economic Zone projects. The Saudi trade delegation reviewed the ongoing development projects on the Gwadar port. Earlier on Monday, a Saudi delegation headed by Ahmad Hameed Al-Ghamdi, Advisor of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Energy, Industry, and Mineral Resources, called on Federal Minister for Power Omar Ayub Khan. Federal Minister Omar Ayub Khan, welcoming the Saudi delegation, reiterated Pakistan’s close fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia and the government’s commitment to strengthen the bilateral relations in all areas of mutual interest. He also informed that Pakistan has become rapidly developing country having tremendous opportunities in the energy sector. He further mentioned that Pakistan has turned into an investor-friendly country and completely facilitates and safeguards foreign investment. The minister also highlighted that there are great opportunities to invest in the field of electricity generation and transmission.