In a significant development aimed at advancing the realization of SaudiVision 2030, Jawad Sohrab Malik, the Special Assistant to the PrimeMinister (SAPM) for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development(OP&HRD), had a productive meeting with Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, theAmbassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Saturday in Islamabad.
The meeting’s primary focus was to explore the potential of a substantialPakistani workforce to support the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Duringthe meeting, SAPM Malik formally proposed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabiaconsider employing a significant number of Pakistani workers to contributeto the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify and strengthenthe Saudi economy.
This proposal has the potential to significantly increase the number ofPakistani expatriates in Saudi Arabia, further strengthening the economicties between the two countries.
Currently, approximately 5 million Pakistanis travel to Saudi Arabia eachyear, occupying various roles across the country’s industries. Jawad SohrabMalik pointed out that this number could potentially increase, possiblyexceeding one million, given the diverse skill sets and labor force thatPakistan can provide.
He emphasized the valuable contributions of Pakistani workers, rangingfrom skilled professionals to semi-skilled and unskilled laborers, inhelping Saudi Arabia meet its diverse workforce needs.
Malik stressed Pakistan’s capacity to supply more than one millionindividuals with a range of skills, aligning with the job opportunitiescreated by Saudi Vision 2030. He also informed the Saudi envoy about thePakistani government’s efforts to build a skilled Labor Force Pool,effectively tapping into the vast potential of the country’s youth in areaslike digitization, services, and tourism. In response, the Saudi ambassadorexpressed support for the proposal presented by SAPM Jawad Sohrab Malik.
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recognizes the crucial role that Pakistaniworkers can play in the successful implementation of Saudi Vision 2030and the diversification of the Saudi economy.
Malik expressed his gratitude to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman forhis unwavering support to Pakistan in various economic, strategic, andbilateral matters, highlighting the dynamic and visionary leadership of theKingdom. Both sides agreed to further explore the possibilities of creatingnew employment opportunities for Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia.
A forthcoming meeting, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia, will bringtogether SAPM Malik with the labor minister and other high-rankingofficials of the Kingdom.
These discussions aim to solidify the collaboration between Pakistan andSaudi Arabia in enhancing manpower resources for the Saudi Vision 2030,setting the stage for a brighter future for both nations.