After Pakistan's flogging in the World Cup, it's not the best moment to talk about strengthening Pak-India ties, says Prime Ministe...

 After Pakistan's flogging in the World Cup, it's not the best moment to talk about strengthening Pak-India ties, says Prime Minister Imran Khan.

On Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan emphasised the need of repairing relations with India, but joked that it was "not a good moment" for such a discussion following Pakistan's resounding victory over India in the T20 World Cup.

The prime minister addressed at the Pakistan-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh about Pakistan's economic prospects, emphasising the country's youth and strategic position.

"We are bordered by two of the world's largest markets, and we have access to Central Asian markets through Afghanistan."

"We have fantastic connections with China," he continued, "but if we can somehow enhance our relationship with India — I realise it's not a good moment to talk about strengthening relations with India after last night's hammering by the Pakistan team in the cricket match," he remarked.

The prime minister's comments came only one day after Pakistan created history by defeating India in a World Cup match for the first time. Pakistan has not won a World Cup match since 1992 in Australia (seven in the 50-over World Cup and six in the Twenty-20 World Cup).

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In a speech in Riyadh, the Saudi prime minister stated that the two countries only had one issue in common: Indian-occupied Kashmir, and encouraged them to resolve it as "civilised" neighbours.

"It's all about human rights and the people of Kashmir's right to self-determination, as given by the UN Security Council 72 years ago."

"If they get that right, we won't have any more difficulties." "Imagine the possibilities of the two countries living as civilised neighbours."

He said that India would get access to Central Asia via Pakistan, and that Pakistan would gain access to two massive markets in return.

"I want the Saudi business community to understand that circumstances never remain the same." They're always shifting."

The most successful business people, he claims, are those who plan ahead and take chances. "Those who follow the well-worn road seldom truly excel in any subject, let alone business."

The prime minister, once again emphasising Pakistan's strategic position, stated that Saudi businesspeople might profit from what the nation has to offer.

He urged on investors to invest in the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Initiative and the Central Business District project.

He also indicated another project with 300,000 acres of rich land near the Indus River. Water was plentiful, he added, but a canal was needed to irrigate the area. "All we need is enough energy to elevate the water into a canal, and the entire region becomes cultivable."

He stated that the initiative will provide enormous benefits to both countries.

PM Imran remarked at the end of his address that he wants the two nations' relations to improve. "A point at which both countries will profit."

"Pakistan's advantages are distinct from those enjoyed by Saudi Arabia. As a result, if we work together, it will benefit both countries."

In the face of security challenges, Pakistan stands behind the Kingdom.'

The premier has previously stated that the connection between the two countries is unique. "We are bound to the Kingdom because of the two holy mosques." Second, Saudi Arabia has always stood with Pakistan in the face of adversity."

He stated that if Saudi Arabia is threatened with a security danger, Pakistan will stand by the Kingdom's side to ensure its safety. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was also complimented by him.

"I've been going to Saudi Arabia for 30 years, and I've noticed a shift under the crown prince's active leadership." I've noticed the change.

"I sense that he is someone who is passionate about change."

The Prime Minister's Office stated in a statement that on the occasion, separate presentations on investment prospects in Pakistan's housing and hydropower industries were given.

A big number of Saudi investors and businesspeople, prominent Pakistani business leaders, investors from the Pakistani diaspora, and players from Pakistan's private sector headquartered in the Kingdom attended the event, according to the statement.

Leading Saudi companies, including SABIC, ACWA Power, Ma'aden, SALIC, Al-Zamil Group, Al-Bawani Group, and Riyad Bank, attended the meeting and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their relationship with Pakistan, according to the PMO.

Prime Minister Imran Khan meets with US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Observing the top from afar. According to the PMO, PM Imran met with Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change John Kerry and "underlined the need to strengthen national as well as global attention against [the] existential threat" of climate change.

According to a series of tweets from the Prime Minister's Office, the prime minister stressed the importance of climate change to his administration during the discussion.

"The PM shared his perspective with the special envoy on the challenges faced by Pakistan and other developing countries as a result of climate change," the statement continued, "while highlighting Pakistan's experience in launching nature-based solutions to address environmental challenges, including the Plant for Pakistan [campaign]."

During the discussion, the ongoing partnership between Pakistan and the United States on climate change and the environment was reviewed, according to the statement.

According to the PMO, PM Imran "expressed pleasure" with the "US-Pakistan Climate and Environment Working Group's recent inaugural meeting, which "explored possible areas of bilateral Pak-US collaboration on climate change."

"Special Envoy Kerry acknowledged that Pakistan and the United States have a long-standing partnership that should be strengthened in areas of mutual convergence, such as climate and environment," the statement continued. "He (Kerry) applauded Pakistan's significant steps to combat climate change."

Kerry emphasised the importance of climate change to the US administration and briefed PM Imran on various measures taken by the Biden administration "to develop a broad global consensus on climate action in the lead-up to the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP26) later this month," according to the PMO.

"The Prime Minister emphasised that Pakistan and the US should continue to share ideas, experience, and technology in order to maximise mutually advantageous prospects in the fight against climate change," the statement said.

The prime minister also urged Kerry to "explore [the] possibility of enhanced bilateral engagement through the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to support investment in climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation in Pakistan and the developing world," according to the Prime Minister's Office.

"The special envoy acknowledged the enormous potential of cooperation in these areas and expressed a desire to further explore bilateral cooperation opportunities, including in power generation projects from renewable sources," the statement said, adding that the two sides agreed to work closely together to determine next steps in establishing an effective framework of cooperation in this area.

The current situation in Afghanistan was also discussed during the meeting, according to the PMO.

PM Imran emphasised the significance of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan for Pakistan and the rest of the region, according to the statement.

"The prime minister emphasised the importance of the international community working pragmatically to maintain peace and security, avoid a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, and avoid an economic collapse," the PMO said, adding that the premier also emphasised the need for "positive engagement and the release of economic resources and financial assets for the welfare of the Afghan people."