RIYADH: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday for an official visit aimed at deepening Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations.
PM Sharif was received by Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz and several other officials at King Khalid International Airport, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Earlier, the Prime Minister was accorded a warm welcome by F-15 fighter jets of the Saudi Air Force and escorted his plane as it entered Saudi airspace.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud for the gracious aerial welcome extended by the Royal Saudi Air Force.
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, Shehbaz Sharif is set to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman today in Riyadh.
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According to the statement, the two leaders will “review the entire spectrum of Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations” and exchange views on “regional and global developments of mutual interest.”
The ministry said the visit is likely to “result in the formalisation 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 statement added.
Saudi Arabia also remains the largest source of foreign remittances to Pakistan, with over 2.5 million Pakistani expatriates living and working in the Kingdom. These remittances play a critical role in sustaining Pakistan’s $350 billion economy.
In October 2024, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed 34 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements valued at $2.8 billion.
These agreements focused on enhancing private sector collaboration and expanding commercial partnerships between the two countries.
