- High-level delegation, including federal ministers – Khawaja Asif, Ishaq Dar, and Atta Tarar will accompany the PM: FO
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir will embark on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Thursday (tomorrow)–June 5–6, coinciding with Eidul Azha in the kingdom.
The prime minister would also be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Federal Ministers –Khawaja Asif, Ishaq Dar, and Atta Tarar, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the FO, during the visit, the prime minister would meet with Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
“Discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key areas, including trade and investment, the welfare of the Muslim Ummah, and regional peace and security,” it added.
The Prime Minister will also express gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its constructive role in de-escalating the recent Pakistan-India conflict,” the spokesperson said.
This visit underscores the deep-rooted, time-tested ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, anchored in shared faith, mutual respect, and strategic partnership. It reaffirms the leadership’s commitment to deepening economic and diplomatic engagement, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Pakistan’s development priorities.
“Prime Minister Sharif’s visit is expected to further solidify Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations and open new avenues for multifaceted collaboration,” the FO statement said.
