Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a three-day visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Saturday (tomorrow).

This would be the prime minister’s first foreign visit since his election.

Shehbaz Sharif will be accompanied by ministers for foreign affairs, defence, economic affairs, finance and information.

He will perform Umrah and offer prayers at the Masjid Nabawi Al-Sharif.

Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and discuss issues of mutual interest. The two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global developments.

In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan and KSA have longstanding fraternal relations rooted in religious and cultural affinity.

She said the people of Pakistan have the deepest respect and regard for the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.

The spokesperson said the leadership of both countries is committed to advancing the fraternal ties and mutually rewarding economic and investment relations.