Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has told Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan that the Kingdom is keen on investing heavily in Pakistan in a bid to strengthen trade ties. The crown prince congratulated the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman on his election victory over telephone, said a statement issued by the PTI on Tuesday. Prince Mohammed highlighted ‘extensive’ economic and trade opportunities in Pakistan. Khan, on the other hand, lauded ‘effective anti-corruption campaign’ initiated under the supervision of Crown Prince Mohammed in Saudi Arabia. “Just and productive governance is possible only with an end to corruption,” he was quoted as saying during the telephonic conversation. “We will benefit from Saudi crown prince’s experience.” The PTI chairman said that bilateral ties between the two countries would be strengthened further, adding that visits would be exchanged by leaders of the two countries for the purpose. This is third direct contact between leaders of the two countries in as many days. On Monday, Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz telephoned Imran Khan, and conveyed that the Kingdom would always be at the forefront to help Pakistan. Published in Daily Times, August 15th 2018.