The business forum held in Makkah under Pakistan National Week brought Saudi and Pakistani business leaders together to advance Pak Saudi trade and private sector collaboration. Atif Ikram Sheikh, president of FPCCI, said the event reflects growing bilateral ties and underlined that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are partners in both good and difficult times. He urged renewed focus on trade, noting that the large Pakistani community in the Kingdom remains a vital component of Saudi economic life and a bridge for commercial exchange.
Mohammad Nasser Al-Ahmari, secretary general of the Makkah Chamber of Commerce, described hosting the Pakistan business community as an honour and said the Saudi business sector is actively working to bring private enterprises of both countries closer. He highlighted wide opportunities for cooperation across multiple sectors and encouraged business communities to learn from each other to deepen commercial links.
Addressing the forum, Pakistani Consul General Khalid Majid said expanding Pak Saudi trade is a top government priority and that Pakistan National Week plays an important role in opening Saudi market access for Pakistani products. He affirmed that the Pakistani mission in Saudi Arabia will play a proactive role to ensure smoother market entry for exporters and greater engagement between private sectors.
Speakers at the opening ceremony included FPCCI leaders and representatives from leading business organisations, including vice president Tariq Jadun, Chairman Capital Office Kareem Aziz Malik and coordination chairman Malik Sohail. Delegates noted that the recent defence agreement between the two countries underlines the depth of bilateral relations and that Saudi Vision 2030 provides a development roadmap with opportunities for Pakistani businesses.
Participants agreed that practical steps to boost Pak Saudi trade should focus on facilitating market access, encouraging joint ventures and strengthening networking between industry chambers. The forum in Makkah was portrayed as a timely platform to convert diplomatic goodwill into tangible commercial outcomes for exporters and investors from both sides.
