The Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed on Friday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a journey to Saudi Arabia tomorrow to perform Umrah. During his two-day visit, PM Shehbaz Sharif is expected to engage in meetings with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with a focus on discussing various projects and collaborations.
Accompanying Prime Minister Sharif on the trip will be Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, and other officials. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch emphasized the longstanding fraternal relations between Pakistan and KSA, which are deeply rooted in religious and cultural affinity. She also highlighted the respect and regard of the Pakistani people for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
During his visit, Prime Minister Sharif will hold discussions with Saudi authorities and leadership, aiming to explore avenues for cooperation across multiple sectors, including agriculture, as stated by the FO spokesperson.
Earlier reports had indicated that Saudi Arabia extended an invitation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for Umrah. Sources also suggested that several projects are in the pipeline for Pakistan in Saudi Arabia, indicating the commitment of both countries to deepen their partnership across various sectors. It is anticipated that various projects will be finalized during the Prime Minister’s visit, with many others being prepared for Pakistan in Saudi Arabia.
