Saudi banking firm Samba Financial Group’s Chairman Ammar Abdul Wahid Al-Khudairy recently met Prime Minister Imran Khan to improve bilateral ties and explore business opportunities. The meeting was held last week in which the PM’s advisers of finance, commerce, petroleum, overseas Pakistanis and deputy governor of State Bank of Pakistan were also present. Al-Khudairy was accompanied by Dr Shujaat Nadeem (Chairman, Samba Bank Pakistan) and Shahid Sattar (CEO & President, Samba Bank Pakistan). Samba Bank, being the only Saudi bank present in Pakistan, has always tried to flourish the mutual relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Al-Khudairy said, adding that both the countries enjoyed a historic bond of friendship and were keen on strengthening bilateral ties. The agenda of the meeting was to explore opportunities of cross-border trade and mutual business cooperation among the corporate sectors. The PM informed the delegation about the measures taken for economic stability particularly the steps taken to facilitate businesses, especially overseas investors. The SFG Chairman acknowledged the improve investment opportunities and investor-friendly policies of the government which are leading Saudi investors to take great interest in Pakistan. The meeting ended on a positive note with promising future prospects.