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PM to depart for Saudi Arabia on a three-day trip

The visit would take place from April 6 to 8.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will depart for Saudi Arabia on a three-day trip on Saturday, April 5.

The Foreign Office on Friday confirmed the development in a statement that the visit would take place from April 6 to 8.

“Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6 to 8 April 2024, during the last days of Ramadan. This would be the Prime Minister’s first foreign visit since his election,” the FO stated.

PM Shehbaz Sharif will be accompanied by Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Defence; Finance, Information and Economic Affairs.

The prime minister will also perform Umrah and offer prayers at the Masjid Nabwi in Madina, the FO said.

During his trip, PM Shehbaz is expected to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss issues of mutual interest. “The leaders will also exchange views on regional and global developments.,” the statement added.

This will be Shehbaz Sharif’s first foreign visit since assuming office for a second time.

Saman Siddiqui

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