Regional and international developments will be among the topics discussed between the top leadership of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as PM Shehbaz Sharif and CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir will visit the kingdom from Aug 6-8, the Foreign Office says.
“During the visit, the prime minister will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and discussions will focus on consolidating the Pakistan-Saudi bilateral relationship and exchange views on areas of regional and international developments of mutual interests,” FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said.
Andrabi noted that while the visit was taking place amid heightened tensions in the Gulf, he said that “it will carry immense significance beyond the immediate crisis and short-term considerations”.