ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to Saudi Arabia from October 27 to 29, the Foreign Office confirmed on Sunday.
The visit comes at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, according to the spokesperson.
The prime minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and several federal ministers.
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During the trip, PM Shehbaz will participate in the 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference in Riyadh, themed “The Key to Prosperity: Unveiling the New Frontiers of Growth.”
The conference will gather global leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators to deliberate on key global issues such as innovation, sustainability, economic inclusion, and geopolitical transformation.
According to the Foreign Office, PM Shehbaz will also meet the Saudi leadership to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and human resource development.
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Regional and global issues of mutual concern will be part of the discussions as well.
In addition, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with leaders of other countries and heads of international organizations on the sidelines of the event, where he will promote Pakistan’s investment opportunities and vision for sustainable growth, the spokesperson said.