Premier to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss regional tensions, security and bilateral ties
PM Shehbaz embarks on a brief Saudi Arabia visit. PHOTO: APP
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday departed for a brief official visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, state broadcaster APP reported.
During the visit, the prime minister is scheduled to hold a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where the two leaders will discuss the prevailing regional situation, ongoing tensions in the region and bilateral relations between the two countries.
According to APP, the discussions will focus on the regional security situation and cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on matters of mutual interest.
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The visit reflects Pakistan’s continued engagement in diplomatic efforts at the international level and its role in promoting dialogue and stability in the region.
Separately, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi confirmed the visit during the weekly briefing, saying the prime minister had left for a one-day trip to Saudi Arabia.
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He said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is accompanying the prime minister on the visit.
The spokesperson added that the trip forms part of ongoing coordination between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on matters related to regional peace and security.
He said the visit should also be seen as part of broader diplomatic efforts aimed at paving the way for dialogue and diplomacy in the region.
