Islamabad, August 2025 – On August 9, 2025, Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malky, representing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, officially handed an invitation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The invite extends PM Shehbaz’s participation in the upcoming 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII) Forum, scheduled for October 27–30, 2025, in Riyadh. The Prime Minister has graciously accepted and extended warm greetings to King Salman and MBS during the meeting. Regional developments were also discussed in a cordial atmosphere.
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| FII in Riyadh from October 27-30, 2025 |
The FII Forum and Its Importance
Launched under Saudi Vision 2030, the Future Investment Initiative (FII) has become one of the world’s most influential investment conferences. The upcoming 9th edition is expected to convene over 7,500 delegates and 600 speakers exploring key topics like AI, robotics, wealth creation, demographics, geopolitical shifts, and sustainability—all under the theme “The Key to Prosperity.”
For Pakistan, participation in FII represents an opportunity to:
Engage with global investors and innovatorsShowcase its strategic role in regional investment landscapes
Why This Matters: Pakistan–Saudi Economic and Diplomatic Relations
PM Sharif’s attendance underscores the long-standing brotherly ties and deepening economic collaboration between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The FII Forum provides a global platform for Pakistan’s leadership to network, attract foreign investment, and explore strategic partnerships across sectors like trade, technology, and infrastructure. It also signals trust and solidarity at a critical time for both nations.
FAQs — The FII Invitation & Its Significance
Q1: What is the FII Forum?
The Future Investment Initiative is a flagship global forum based on Saudi Vision 2030, where leaders and innovators discuss future-focused solutions across sectors like AI, sustainability, and geopolitics.
Q2: When and where will the 9th FII Forum be held?
It will take place in Riyadh from October 27 to October 30, 2025.
Q3: Who invited PM Shehbaz Sharif to the forum?
The invitation was personally extended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, delivered via Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malky.
Q4: What does PM Shehbaz’s acceptance symbolize?
It highlights strengthening diplomatic bonds with Saudi Arabia and positions Pakistan as open to foreign investment and global economic engagement.
Q5: What will be the main topics at the forum?
Key sessions will focus on The Key to Prosperity, exploring technology, investment strategies, sustainability, demographic changes, and geopolitical shifts.
