Pakistan rolls out red carpet for Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s state visit
Pakistan has rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s 2-day state visit to the country. During his stay, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a number of agreements and MoUs in diverse sectors including investment, finance, power, renewable energy, internal security, media, culture, and sports.
A historic moment as His Highness, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman is received by Prime Minister Imran Khan on his arrival at Nur Khan Air Base.
Long live Saudi-Pakistani brotherhood! 🇵🇰🇸🇦#WelcomePrinceMBS #CrownPrinceinPakistan pic.twitter.com/tXRorDQ7J5— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) February 17, 2019
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan share strong religious, cultural and social roots. The visit of His Highness, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, is being termed as the beginning of a new era of cooperation.
The Saudi crown prince, widely known as “MbS”, is accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including members of Saudi Royal family, key ministers, and leading businesspersons.
PM Imran Khan personally received Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman at the Noor Khan airbase, accompanied by Army Chief Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and cabinet members.
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman accorded warm welcome on arrival in Islamabad https://t.co/54BCEoQ9lc pic.twitter.com/CmBKzqDvL9
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) February 17, 2019
#InPics: Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI and Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa at #NurKhanAirbase to receive HRH #SaudiCrownPrince #MuhammadBinSalman @KingSalman @KSAMOFA @media_ksa @AdelAljubeir @KSAembassyPK @KSAconsulateKAR #CrownPrinceinPakistan #WelcomePrinceMBS pic.twitter.com/EnB22kh7Jm
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) February 17, 2019
Saudi Prince Salman left for Prime Minister House after arrival, being driven personally by PM Imran Khan, Where he will be presented with a 21-gun salute and a guard of honour.
#InPics: HRH #SaudiCrownPrince #MuhammadBinSalman leaving the #NurKhanAirbase with Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI #CrownPrinceinPakistan#WelcomePrinceMBS @KingSalman @KSAMOFA @media_ksa @AdelAljubeir @KSAembassyPK @KSAconsulateKAR #CrownPrinceinPakistan #WelcomePrinceMBS pic.twitter.com/340sTamRm9
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) February 17, 2019
Fighter jets of Pakistan Air Force escorted the airplane of Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman upon arrival in the airspace of Pakistan.
#CrownPrinceinPakistan flanked by Pakistani fighters JF17 pic.twitter.com/x0YjLYUCxh
— Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & HRD 🇵🇰 (@mophrd) February 17, 2019
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir has arrived in Pakistan prior to the Crown Prince’s arrival. He was received by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Eleven airplanes carrying Saudi dignitaries arrived earlier at the Noor Khan Airbase.
#InPics: Foreign Minister @SMQureshiPTI welcoming HE @AdelAljubeir the Honorable Minister of State of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to #Pakistan @KingSalman @KSAMOFA @media_ksa @KSAembassyPK @KSAconsulateKAR #CrownPrinceinPakistan #WelcomePrinceMBS pic.twitter.com/69C5Wuuw1E
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) February 17, 2019
Federal capital is decorated with banners featuring Crown Prince photos, which have been hung across the capital. Strict security arrangements and measures have been implemented. A public holiday has also been declared on Monday due to this visit.
The crown prince’s portraits have been hung on the Parliament building. The portraits measure 120 feet by 45 feet.
That’s how the Constitution Avenue of Islamabad has been prepared for the visit of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to #Pakistan #CrownPrinceinPakistan #PakSaudiFriendship #PakSaudiBrotherhood #SaudiCrownPrince @arabnews @PKarabic @okaz_english @Saudi_Gazette pic.twitter.com/uwdjVSk1c6
— Danyal Gilani (@DanyalGilani) February 17, 2019
