Islamabad: Saudi investors expressed desire to enhance investment in Pakistan and showed keen interest in the privatization process of airports.

Ghassan Ahmed Amodi, Chief Executive Officer, Asyad Group , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  and Chairperson, Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited Board of Directors in a meeting with Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb briefed him about his company’s interest in participating in the upcoming airport privatization process and its efforts to bring together Saudi and international partners with relevant technical expertise. He also shared recent developments in the Group’s airport operations and its growing international experience in the sector.

Amodi reaffirmed Asyad Group’s commitment to Pakistan as a long-term investment destination and expressed satisfaction with its experience in the country. He highlighted Pakistan’s importance within the Group’s investment portfolio outside Saudi Arabia and shared plans to further expand its presence in Pakistan.

The meeting also covered Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited’s ongoing expansion and investment plans, including its growing retail network, storage infrastructure and digitalization initiatives. The company briefed the Finance Minister on its investments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other parts of the country and its plans to further expand its operations.

The Finance Minister welcomed the continued interest of Saudi investors in Pakistan and highlighted new opportunities being opened through the ongoing privatization process. He emphasized the importance of attracting credible, long-term investors and facilitating commercially viable investments across key sectors. He also highlighted the importance of multidimensional engagement with Saudi Arabia and the private sector in advancing investment, trade and economic cooperation.

Amodi also apprised the Finance Minister of the Group’s interest in exploring additional investment opportunities in Pakistan, including the financial sector, and in bringing further Saudi and Pakistani investors together for potential projects.