Video: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign agreements to improve ties

Jeddah - The nations also agreed to establish a higher coordination council.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed agreements and memoranda of understanding on Saturday to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields.

The documents were signed during the visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan who arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday evening on a three-day official visit heading a high-level delegation.

Imran Khan was received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman other officials at the Royal Court at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah. Both leaders held a round of talks to strengthen bilateral relations.

The two leaders then held a series of talks, during which they emphasized the depth of relations between the two countries and the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation and coordination in various fields.

They also agreed two memorandums of understanding around combating drug trafficking; as well as financing energy, infrastructure, transportation, water and communications projects.

The nations also agreed to establish a higher coordination council.