PM arrives in Saudi Arabia on three-day visit
MADINA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday along with his delegation for a three-day visit.
He was received at the airport by Governor of Madina, Prince Salman bin Sultan Al Saud. The prime minister will be staying in Madina and will offer prayers at Masjid-i-Nabwi (PBUH).
PM Shehbaz travelled on a commercial flight and interacted with fellow passengers during the journey.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, and members of the federal cabinet, including Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Abdul Aleem Khan, Attaullah Tarar, and Ahad Cheema, accompanied the prime minister.
The prime minister will perform Umrah and offer prayers at the Masjid-i-Nabwi (PBUH), the Foreign Office said in an earlier press release.
The prime minister is ex-pected to meet Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to discuss issues of mutual interest.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have longstanding fraternal relations rooted in religious and cultural affinity.
The people of Pakistan hold the deepest respect and regard for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, it was added.
The leadership of both countries is committed to advancing fraternal ties and mutually rewarding economic and investment relations.
Published in Dawn, April 7th, 2024