PM Shehbaz off to Saudi Arabia on 4-day official visit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by a high-level delegation, departed Islamabad on Wednesday for a four-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from March 19-22, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to a PM Office press release issued in Islamabad, the objective of the visit was to strengthen bilateral ties, enhance economic cooperation, and promote investment between the two countries. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, key federal ministers and senior officials accompanied the prime minister. 

During the visit, the prime minister is scheduled to meet Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman wherein the two leaders will discuss ways to boost trade, enhance partnership in key sectors and facilitate greater economic collaboration.

Matters of mutual interest and concern, including global and regional developments, particularly the Gaza situation, evolving Middle East dynamics, as well as issues related to the Muslim Ummah, will figure high on the agenda.

The prime minister’s visit underscores the deep-rooted historical relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and will pave the way for increased mutual understanding, enhanced cooperation in trade, investment and greater diplomatic coordination on bilateral, regional and global matters.

Reporter Awais Kiyani