ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif embarks on a three-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) today. PM Shehbaz will visit Saudi Arabia from 6 to 8 April 2024, during the last days of Ramadan.
During his first foreign visit since his election, PM Shehbaz will be accompanied by Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Defence, Economic Affairs, Finance, and Information. Prime Minister will perform Umrah and offer prayers at the Masjid Nabwi Al-Sharif.
The Prime Minister is expected to meet the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and discuss issues of mutual interest, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release on Friday. The two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global developments.
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Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have longstanding fraternal relations rooted in religious and cultural affinity. “The people of Pakistan have the deepest respect and regard for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,” she added.
وزیراعظم محمد شہبازشریف کا دورۂ سعودی عرب
وزیراعظم اور وفد کے ارکان کمرشل پرواز کے ذریعے روانہ ہوں گے اور سفری اخراجات اپنی ذاتی جیب سے ادا کریں گے۔ pic.twitter.com/ckvVWfH9dW
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) April 5, 2024
The spokesperson said the leadership of both countries is committed to advancing fraternal ties and mutually rewarding economic and investment relations.
PM Shehbaz will travel to Saudi Arabia at his own expense, says Tarar
In a statement, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar confirmed that this would be the Prime Minister’s first foreign visit since his election. He said the PM and the members of the delegation will bear the expense of this tour from their own pockets.
The Information Minister said Shehbaz Sharif would travel on a commercial flight.
