PM likely to make first foreign visit to Saudi Arabia next week

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to make his first official visit to Saudi Arabia next week, sources informed Geo News Thursday.

According to information, the foreign affairs ministry is in contact with Saudi officials for the prime minister’s visit. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have shared close ties. On August 12, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan on his victory. The Saudi king also extended goodwill for the development and welfare of the people of Pakistan. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has expressed the Kingdom’s interest in investing heavily in a bid to strengthen its trade ties with Pakistan. In the recent past, PM Imran said bilateral ties between the two countries would be further strengthened, adding that the leaders of both countries would also visit each other’s country soon in this connection.