Key points
- Premier is scheduled to meet Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince: FO
- PM’s visit underscores deep-rooted historical ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
- The two leaders will discuss global and regional developments: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a four-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson said in a statement.
In a statement, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said the Prime Minister’s visit underscores the deep-rooted historical relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and will pave the way for increased mutual understanding, enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, and greater diplomatic coordination on bilateral, regional and global matters.
“Greater economic collaboration”
“Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) from 19-22 March 2025. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, enhance economic cooperation, and promote investment between the two countries.”
During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Radio Pakistan reported. The two leaders will discuss and deliberate upon ways to boost trade, enhance partnership in key sectors, and facilitate greater economic collaboration, the statement said.
Matters of mutual interest including global and regional developments, particularly the Gaza situation, evolving Middle East dynamics, as well as issues related to the Muslim Ummah, will figure high on the agenda, it added.
The delegation will include Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar along with key Federal Ministers and senior officials.
