ISLAMABAD: Rear Admiral Sajer bin Rafeed Al-Anezi, commander of eastern fleet of the Royal Saudi Navy, on Monday met with Pakistani Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf in Islamabad and discussed with him regional maritime security among other affairs, Pakistan Navy said.
The meeting was held at the Pakistan Navy headquarters, where the Pakistani naval chief welcomed the dignitary, according to a statement issued by Pakistan Navy’s directorate of public relations.
“During the meeting, views were exchanged on mutual interest affairs and regional maritime security,” the statement read.
The honorable guest appreciated Pakistan Navy’s efforts for maritime security and stability in the region, according to the statement.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have deep cultural, defense and economic ties that are deeply rooted in history and religion, while the Kingdom is home to over two million Pakistani expatriates.
Pakistan Navy said the visit of the Saudi naval commander will further promote bilateral ties between the two countries.
Saudi, Pakistani naval commanders meet in Islamabad, discuss regional maritime security
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Saudi, Pakistani naval commanders meet in Islamabad, discuss regional maritime security
- Pakistani naval chief welcomed Rear Admiral Sajer bin Rafeed Al-Anezi upon arrival at the naval headquarters
- Pakistan Navy says the honorable guest appreciated its efforts for maritime security and stability in the region
Pakistan PM to attend World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Switzerland next month
- The WEF meeting, scheduled to be held in Davos on Jan. 19-23, will focus on global challenges, public-private dialogue and cooperation
- Government, business, civil society and academia leaders will engage in forward-looking discussions to address these issues, set priorities
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Switzerland next month to attend the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Pakistani state media reported on Monday.
The WEF annual meeting, themed as ‘A Spirit of Dialogue,’ will be held from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23 in Davos, where world leaders from government, business, civil society and academia will engage in forward-looking discussions to address global issues and set priorities.
Prime Minister Sharif is expected to interact with global leaders and investors on economic challenges, regional and international issues and various opportunities for cooperation.
On Monday, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar presided over a meeting in Islamabad to oversee preparations for Sharif’s upcoming visit to Switzerland to attend the WEF meeting, the Radio Pakistan broadcaster reported.
“Dar instructed to maximize the engagements with the incoming Heads of States, Governments and senior leadership of economic, business and financial institutions,” the report read.
The WEF meeting program will be structured around key global challenges where public-private dialogue and cooperation, involving all stakeholders, is necessary for progress, according to the WEF website.
In addressing these challenges, growth, resilience and innovation will serve as cross-cutting imperatives, guiding how leaders engage with today’s complexity and pursue tomorrow’s opportunities.
Pakistani foreign ministry officials briefed the deputy PM about preparations for the WEF meeting, according to Radio Pakistan. The participants of Monday’s meeting in Islamabad discussed in detail the bilateral component and media engagements during the visit.
“He [Dar] further stressed that opportunities be explored to foster collaboration with private sector business entities,” the state broadcaster said.
