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Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz to Begin 4-Day Official Visit to Saudi Arabia Today

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake an official visit to Saudi Arabia from March 19 to 22, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties, boost economic cooperation, and explore investment opportunities.

Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, as well as key federal ministers and senior officials, the prime minister will meet Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to discuss enhancing trade, deepening partnerships in key sectors, and facilitating greater economic collaboration.

According to the foreign office, discussions will cover global and regional issues, including the Gaza situation, evolving dynamics in the Middle East, and concerns of the Muslim Ummah.

The visit is expected to reinforce the historic ties between the two nations and increase diplomatic coordination on bilateral, regional, and global matters.

Also See: WHO: Saudi Arabia Confirms $500 Million Pledge to GPEI to End Polio in Afghanistan, Pakistan

PM Shehbaz last visited the kingdom in December last year, where he addressed the ‘One Water Summit’ and proposed a six-point global agenda to tackle water-related challenges.

During his address, Sharif also highlighted the severe climate change-induced difficulties faced by developing countries, stressing the need for collaborative solutions to ensure sustainable water management worldwide.

On the sidelines of the summit, the PM met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two leaders discussed ways to bring a qualitative shift in their bilateral relationship and expressed satisfaction with the progress of the MoUs and agreements signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

In addition to his meeting with the Saudi leadership, Prime Minister Sharif held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.

The two leaders agreed to enhance business-to-business cooperation in key sectors, including agriculture, livestock, information technology, vocational training, and access to clean drinking water.

This news is sourced from The Express Tribune and is intended for informational purposes only.

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