Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed from Islamabad for a three-nation official visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, the Foreign Office confirmed on Wednesday.
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According to the Foreign Office, the visit will take place from April 15 to 18 and includes high-level meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and discussing regional peace and security. The Prime Minister is accompanied by a senior delegation including Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and other top officials.
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During the Saudi Arabia leg of the visit, PM Shehbaz is expected to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The discussions will focus on expanding cooperation in economic, strategic, and security areas, as well as reviewing ongoing regional developments.
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In Qatar and Turkey, the Prime Minister will hold meetings with senior leadership to further strengthen diplomatic and economic ties. In Turkey, he will also participate in the fifth edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, where he will present Pakistan’s stance on global and regional issues alongside other world leaders.
The Foreign Office said Pakistan’s participation in the forum reflects its commitment to multilateral diplomacy and constructive engagement on international challenges.
The visit comes at a time of heightened diplomatic activity in the region, with Pakistan playing an active role in facilitating dialogue on Middle Eastern tensions, including efforts linked to US-Iran talks held recently in Islamabad.
Officials also highlighted Pakistan’s strong and longstanding ties with Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, which remains a key economic and strategic partner.
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Recent developments, including financial support and defence cooperation agreements, are expected to further reinforce bilateral relations during the visit.