ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Thursday (June 5–6) to strengthen trade, investment and bilateral relations with the Kingdom.
The Prime Minister would be accompanied by a high-level delegation, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press release on Wednesday. Federal Cabinet members and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir would be part of the Prime Minister delegation to Saudi Arabia.
During the visit, Prime Minister Sharif would meet with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the spokesperson said.
“Discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key areas, including trade and investment, the welfare of the Muslim Ummah, and regional peace and security,” the spokesperson added.
Prime Minister Sharif will also express gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its constructive role in de-escalating the recent Pakistan-India conflict, the spokesperson said.
This visit underscores the deep-rooted, time-tested ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, anchored in shared faith, mutual respect, and strategic partnership.
It reaffirms the leadership’s commitment to deepening economic and diplomatic engagement, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Pakistan’s development priorities, the spokesperson said.
“Prime Minister Sharif’s visit is expected to further solidify Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations and open new avenues for multifaceted collaboration,” the spokesperson added.
Earlier on Wednesday, Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar confirmed PM Sharif would visit the Kingdom to thank its leadership for its support to Pakistan during the India conflict.
“The prime minister will go tomorrow, and I will also go with him,” Dar told reporters at a news briefing in Islamabad. “We will go there to thank them for their solidarity and support.”
Saudi Arabia presents a key export opportunity for Pakistani businesses, given its strong consumer demand and ambitious Vision 2030 economic reforms that emphasize diversification and foreign investments.
Pakistan has a 2.7 million-strong diaspora in Saudi Arabia, which accounts for the highest remittance inflow, a crucial lifeline for the country’s economy.
