Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left Islamabad on Wednesday for an official visit to Riyadh. He will meet Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The visit comes at the crown prince’s invitation. Both leaders plan to review the full spectrum of Pakistan-Saudi relations. This meeting aims to deepen the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share close ties rooted in economic cooperation, military partnership, and Islamic heritage. Riyadh has provided Pakistan with financial aid and energy supplies for many years. The visit offers a chance to discuss regional and global developments important to both nations. Additionally, the leaders will explore new ways to strengthen their cooperation. The goal is to benefit the people of both countries.
وزیر اعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا دورہءِ ریاض، سعودی عرب
ولی عہد شہزادہ محمد بن سلمان کی دعوت پر وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف مملکت سعودی عرب کے سرکاری دورے پر اسلام آباد سے ریاض کیلئے روانہ۔
نائب وزیرِ اعظم و وزیرِ خارجہ محمد اسحاق ڈار، وزیرِ دفاع خواجہ محمد آصف، وزیرِ خزانہ محمد… pic.twitter.com/LIQFYY6D2h
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According to the Foreign Office, the talks will cover many areas of mutual interest. The two sides want to formalize agreements and expand collaboration in diverse fields. They hope to build on a historic relationship and further deepen their partnership. The visit is a clear sign of commitment to close ties. It also highlights the importance of continued economic and strategic cooperation.
PM Shehbaz is traveling with key ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. Other officials in the delegation include the Finance Minister and Information Minister. This visit follows President Asif Zardari’s recent discussions with the Saudi ambassador about trade and investment. These talks aim to open new opportunities for Saudi investors in Pakistan.
In June, PM Shehbaz met the Saudi crown prince during a two-day visit to Riyadh. During that visit, he thanked the crown prince for helping ease tensions between Pakistan and India. This new visit seeks to build on those positive developments. Overall, it reinforces the strong and friendly bond between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.