PM Shehbaz reaches Saudi Arabia on two-day official visit

• High-level delegation to accompany Premier Shehbaz on visit. 
• Premier's visit coincides with ongoing Hajj rituals, Eid ul Adha.
• Visit expected to open new avenues for multifaceted collaboration.
  

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for a two-day official visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation, at the invitation of his Saudi counterpart and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

During his visit, PM Shehbaz is scheduled to meet with the Saudi crown prince, who also serves as the prime minister of Saudi Arabia. 

"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," a foreign office spokesperson said in a press release on Thursday. 

"The prime minister will also express gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its constructive role in de-escalating the recent Pakistan-India conflict."

PM Shehbaz's visit coincides with ongoing Hajj rituals in the kingdom and the celebration of Eid ul Adha, which will be marked in Saudi Arabia tomorrow.

Furthermore, this visit underscores the enduring and deeply rooted relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, founded on shared faith, mutual respect, and a strong strategic partnership. 

It also reaffirms both nations' commitment to enhancing economic and diplomatic engagement, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and Pakistan's own development priorities.

"Prime Minister Sharif's visit is expected to further solidify Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations and open new avenues for multifaceted collaboration," according to the press release.