ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for a four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia today (Wednesday).
He will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss trade and economic cooperation. The visit, from March 19-22, aims to strengthen ties, boost investment, and expand partnerships.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have long enjoyed close diplomatic, defense, and cultural relations. In recent years, ties have deepened as Pakistan sought economic support from the Kingdom.
Pakistan has worked to strengthen business-to-business (B2B) ties with Saudi Arabia. During Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Riyadh last October, both sides signed 34 agreements worth $2.8 billion to boost private-sector collaboration.
“The Prime Minister will visit Saudi Arabia from March 19-22,” the foreign office said on Tuesday. “He will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss trade, key partnerships, and economic cooperation.”
Sharif will travel with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, key ministers, and senior officials. The delegation will engage with Saudi counterparts to explore new investment opportunities.
Talks will also cover regional and global issues, including the Gaza situation, Middle East dynamics, and broader concerns of the Muslim world.
Saudi Arabia remains a key export market for Pakistan due to its strong consumer demand and Vision 2030 reforms. The Kingdom hosts 2.7 million Pakistanis, who send the highest remittances, a vital part of Pakistan’s economy.
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Last month, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan inaugurated Pakistan’s first solo “Made in Pakistan” exhibition in Jeddah. He highlighted that 1.7 million Pakistanis had moved to Saudi Arabia in the past five years, making it their top migration destination.
