ISLAMABAD, Oct 26: The Dutch Prime Minister Wim Kok will arrive here on Saturday on an official visit to Pakistan.

Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas Abbas Sarfraz Khan will receive the distinguished guest on his arrival at the Islamabad International airport.

Soon after his arrival, Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar will pay a courtesy call on the Dutch premier.

The Dutch prime minister will meet President General Pervez Musharraf in the forenoon at the Chief Executive Office after which the two leaders will address a joint press conference.

President Musharraf will host a working lunch in the honour of the Dutch premier.

In the evening, Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz and Governor State Bank Dr Ishrat Husain will call on Prime Minister Kok. The Dutch premier will also meet with the UN agencies later in the day.

Dutch Ambassador in Pakistan will also host a reception in the honour of the visiting guest.

Prime Minister Kok is scheduled to return home on Sunday.—APP

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