PM leaves for Saudi Arabia tomorrow

ISLAMABAD:  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will depart on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia Saturday night, where he will perform Umrah and call on his Saudi Arabian counterpart Mohammed bin Salman during his stay in Jeddah.

According to sources quoted by a local newspaper, during the important meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, PM Shehbaz would hold discussion on various projects. 

The premier would also renew his invitation to MbS to visit Pakistan.

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During his stay, multiple development projects would be finalised, whereas bilateral cooperation in several sectors including agriculture continues between the two countries, said the sources. 

They said Saudi Arabia was expected to invest $1 billion on the Reko Diq project as well, according to the paper.

Prior to his visit, the premier would hold consultation with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif in Lahore, according to sources.

This would be PM Shehbaz’s maiden visit to the kingdom since assuming the office in March. Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki is heading back to his country to receive the PM.