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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to make an official visit to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia today (Thursday) to discuss bilateral ties.
According to a press release issued today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister will be accompanied by upper members of his cabinet during the visit, which aims to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in several sectors.
During the visit, the prime minister will hold a bilateral meeting with the Saudi heir prince Mohammed Bin Salman to review the entire spectrum of relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.
“The visit is expected to result in the formalization of cooperation in various fields, underlining the shared commitment of both nations to deepen their association,” said the FO statement.
“Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy a historical relationship, rooted in shared faith, values and mutual trust,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, adding that the trip will provide an important opportunity for both leaders to consolidate ties and explore new paths of collaboration.
It should be noted that since his assume the position, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has visited Saudi Arabia several times. In October 2024, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed 34 Memorands of Comprehension (MOU), aimed at improving the collaboration of the private sector and increasing commercial associations.
This year, the prime minister has made two official visits to Saudi Arabia. His first, from March 19 to 22, focused on strengthening trade, investment and economic ties. The prime minister visited again from June 5 to 6 during the Eidul Adha in the kingdom.
Prime Minister Shehbaz also held a meeting with MBS earlier this week outside the emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha. The summit was convened as a sample of solidarity with Qatar after Israeli air attacks on September 9 attacked Hamas leaders in the state of the Gulf.
During the cordial meeting, both leaders discussed the emerging situation after Israel’s aggression.
Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed a deep appreciation for the leadership of Mohammed Bin Salman when joining the Muslim Ummah during this critical time and ensuring the complete diplomatic support of Pakistan, particularly in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), where Pakistan is a non -permanent member, as well as in other multilateral forums, including the OIC.
The Saudi heir prince appreciated the active diplomatic role of Pakistan in the UNSC and the OIC to demonstrate solidarity with Qatar.
