ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from April 6 to 8, during the last days of holy month of Ramadan.
This would be his first foreign visit since assuming the office of Prime Minister.
During the visit, he will perform Umrah and offer prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque, said a press release issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson on Friday.
The prime minister is also expected to meet the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. During the meeting the two leaders will discuss issues of mutual interest, while exchanging views on regional and international developments.
The prime minister will be accompanied by ministers for foreign affairs, defence; information, finance, and economic affairs.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have longstanding fraternal ties rooted in religious and cultural affinity. The people of Pakistan have the deepest regard and respect for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
The leadership of both the nations is committed to advancing the brotherly relations and mutually rewarding economic and investment ties.
