Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif kicks off visit to Saudi Arabia
Islamabad, Hilal Ahmad, September 17, AZERTAC
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday kicked off a visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. During the state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, he is accompanied by key members of the Cabinet.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the visit, the Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with the Crown Prince, to review the entire spectrum of Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations.
The two leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. The visit is expected to result in the formalization of cooperation in diverse fields, reflecting the shared commitment of both sides to further enhance and deepen their longstanding fraternal ties.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy a historic relationship, rooted in shared faith, values and mutual trust. The visit of the Prime Minister will provide an important opportunity to the two leaders to consolidate this unique partnership, while exploring new avenues of collaboration, for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries.
Earlier, the Pakistani Prime Minister departed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Islamabad. He was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar and Federal Minister for Environment Mosaddiq Malik.
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