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PM Shehbaz to leave on two-day visit to Saudi Arabia today

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Staff Reporter

2 years ago

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will depart on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, where he will perform Umrah and call on his Saudi Arabian counterpart during his stay in Jeddah.

The sources said that during the important meeting with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, PM Shehbaz would discuss various projects.

The premier would also renew his invitation to Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to visit Pakistan.

During his stay, multiple development projects would be finalized, whereas bilateral cooperation in several sectors including agriculture continues between the two countries.

Sources say that Saudi Arabia was expected to invest $1 billion in the Reko Diq project as well.

The schedule for PM Shehbaz’s visit along few federal ministers and top public officers was finalized on Friday, said the sources.

They further stated that the premier would confer with Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), in Lahore before his visit.

This would be PM Shehbaz’s maiden visit to the Kingdom since assuming the office in March. Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki is heading back to his country to receive the PM.

Additionally, the prime minister is anticipated to meet with Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to talk about the new economic package.

Moreover, PM Shehbaz along with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and other senior officials will meet Bill Gates.

Staff Reporter