Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council (JBC), who is leading a high-level Saudi business delegation visiting Pakistan.

Expressing satisfaction at the growing momentum in bilateral economic relations, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister noted the tremendous scope for enhanced Pak-Saudi cooperation. He highlighted Pakistan's conducive investment climate and reaffirmed the Government's commitment to facilitating Saudi investments.

Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud appreciated the progress of the Saudi-Pak JBC, terming it among the most successful business councils globally. Both sides agreed to further strengthen economic linkages for the shared prosperity of the two brotherly nations.

Meanwhile Ishaq Dar chaired a follow-up meeting on Wednesday to review donor assistance pledged for the 2022 floods.

The Committee took stock of ongoing projects under the development assistance pledged by multilateral and bilateral partners.

Ishaq Dar gave directions for timely and effective implementation of projects for recovery, and reconstruction to ensure continued support for the affected communities.

The meeting was attended by the Ministers for Planning, Development and Special Initiative, Climate Change, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, along with the concerned senior government officials and representatives.