RIYADH, NOV 26 /DNA/ — Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Interior & Narcotics Control and Chairman PCB, Mohsin Naqvi, held an important meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, in Riyadh to discuss enhanced sports cooperation, particularly the promotion of cricket in the Kingdom.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged detailed views on expanding youth engagement through sports, developing cricket infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, and creating structured opportunities for joint training programmes, bilateral tours, and junior- and youth-level tournaments.
Mohsin Naqvi praised Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal’s dynamic leadership in advancing the sports sector under Saudi Vision 2030, noting that the Kingdom—under the guidance of its leadership—has created history by securing hosting rights for major global tournaments. He congratulated the Saudi Minister on winning bids for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, Asian Winter Games 2029, Asian Games 2034, and the FIFA World Cup 2034.
Naqvi emphasised that strengthened cricket infrastructure and collaboration can open new avenues for young players in both countries. “Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will turn sports—especially cricket—into a strong bridge of friendship and regional harmony,” he said.
Both sides agreed to intensify institutional coordination and accelerate practical planning so that joint initiatives can be finalised soon, paving the way for greater opportunities for youth and deeper sports cooperation between the two brotherly nations.
