RIYADH: After earning ‘Shehbaz Speed’s title, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was declared the “Man of Action” by the Saudi leadership in recognition of his commitment to reviving Pakistan’s economy through enormous reforms and foreign investment.
This acknowledgement came during the PM’s busy day in Riyadh, where he met different leaders and addressed a special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
The remarks were made during separate meetings of PM Shehbaz with Saudi Minister for Investment Khalid Al-Falih, Minister for Finance Mohammad Al Jadaan, and Minister for Industry Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhourayef.
During his meeting with the prime minister on the margins of the Forum, Saudi Minister for Investment Khalid Al-Falih called him a “Man of Action,” recognising his performance and speed of work, along with his commitment to contributing to Pakistan’s development and progress.
This is the second time PM Shehbaz has earned such a distinction from foreign leadership as earlier, he was given the title of “Shehbaz Speed” by a Chinese leader to acknowledge his swift execution of development projects while serving as Punjab chief minister.
“We are all aware of your performance and speed of work,” the Saudi minister said, adding that the prime minister was advancing the mission of progress in Pakistan, with their full support.
“Your mission is our mission,” he remarked.
Saudi Finance Minister Al Jadaan, meanwhile, told the prime minister that a delegation of Saudi investors would visit Pakistan soon. “Pakistan is a priority for investment and Saudi Arabia will continue to fully cooperate in the fields of agriculture, information technology and energy,” Al Jadaan said.
During the meeting, the minister added that Saudi Arabia would explore opportunities of investment in Pakistan. He reaffirmed Saudi support for the economic progress of Pakistan, saying: “Progress of Pakistan is the progress of Saudi Arabia.”
