PM Shehbaz begins two-day official Saudi Arabia visit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached on Thursday for a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a high-level delegation, to bolster bilateral ties with the kingdom.

In a press release on Thursday, a foreign office spokesperson said that the prime minister will meet his Saudi counterpart and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to hold discussions focused on "strengthening bilateral cooperation in key areas, including trade and investment, the welfare of the Muslim Ummah, and regional peace and security."

"The prime minister will also express gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its constructive role in de-escalating the recent Pakistan-India conflict, the spokesperson said.

PM Shehbaz's visit coincides with ongoing Hajj rituals in the kingdom and the celebration of Eid ul Adha, which will be marked in Saudi Arabia tomorrow.

Furthermore, this visit underscores the enduring and deeply rooted relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, founded on shared faith, mutual respect, and a strong strategic partnership.

It also reaffirms both nations' commitment to enhancing economic and diplomatic engagement, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and Pakistan's own development priorities.

"Prime Minister Sharif's visit is expected to further solidify Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations and open new avenues for multifaceted collaboration," according to the press release.