Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached Jeddah for a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman.
Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah and other senior officials welcomed the prime minister. The PM and the Pakistani delegation departed Jeddah for Makkah to perform Umrah.
The visit, taking place on June 5 and 6, coincides with the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha, which the prime minister will observe in the Kingdom.
According to the Prime Minister's Office, a high-level delegation is accompanying Shehbaz Sharif on this important diplomatic trip, which aims to deepen the longstanding brotherly ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
During his stay, PM Shehbaz will meet with Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman on the day of Eid-ul-Adha and felicitate him on the festival. The meeting is expected to focus on expanding bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and strategic partnerships.
The two leaders will also discuss matters concerning the welfare of the Muslim Ummah, as well as regional peace and security, especially in the wake of recent tensions in South Asia.
One of the key highlights of the visit will be the prime minister’s expression of gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its diplomatic role in helping ease recent hostilities between Pakistan and India.
