Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to establish a joint committee to produce songs, films, and documentaries, as part of efforts to strengthen ties in the media industry.
The announcement was made on Wednesday following a meeting between Information Minister Ataullah Tarar and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary in Riyadh, during the fourth edition of the Saudi Media Forum.
The forum, which runs from Wednesday to Friday, brings together over 200 media professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from across the world. This year’s theme is “Media in an Evolving World”.
The newly agreed joint committee will focus on collaborative productions, including songs, films, and documentaries. The ministers also discussed enhancing cooperation in other sectors, such as journalist exchanges and training programmes.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of cooperation to combat misinformation and propaganda. Tarar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the kingdom’s economy and reduce its dependency on oil.
He emphasised that Pakistan’s relationship with Saudi Arabia was evolving into a stronger economic partnership, with Saudi Arabia playing a key role in Pakistan's development.
Al-Dossary acknowledged the contributions of Pakistani expatriates in Saudi Arabia’s development, noting that promoting cooperation across all sectors, including information, was a priority for the kingdom.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have long been close regional partners and economic allies. In October 2024, both countries signed 34 agreements worth $2.8 billion to further boost their cooperation.
The Kingdom is home to more than 2.7 million Pakistani expatriates, making it the top destination for remittances sent to Pakistan.
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