JEDDAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the harborage megacity of Jeddah on Friday on the alternate day of his visit to Saudi Arabia.
On his appearance, the premier was entered by Governor of Makkah Region Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud and Saudi Arabia’s National Security Adviser Dr Musaed Al-Aiban.
Mr Sharif was accompanied by crucial press members, including Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, Minister for Narcotics Control Shahzain Bugti, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, CPEC Authority principal Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Mohsin Dawar and Maulana Tahir Ashrafi.
During the visit, the high minister will have meetings with the Saudi crown Napoleon and other officers, with a particular focus on advancing profitable, trade and investment ties and exploring openings for the Pakistani pool in Saudi Arabia.
Shehbaz will meet crown Napoleon, other officers to bandy profitable, trade and investment issues
The two sides will also change views on a range of indigenous and transnational issues of collective interest.
After his appearance in Saudi Arabia, the high minister and his delegation paid felicitations at the Roza-i-Rasool (PBUH) and offered nawafil in Masjid-i-Nabwi in Madina.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia’s relationship is marked by collective trust and understanding and close cooperation. The people of Pakistan hold the Custodian of the Two Holy Kirks in high regard.
The bilateral relationship is rounded by close collaboration at indigenous and transnational forums. Saudi Arabia is also a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir.
Saudi Arabia is home to further than two million Pakistani workers, contributing to the progress, substance and profitable development of the two countries. Regular high- position visits are a crucial point of this relationship.
Before, Prime Minister Sharif and his delegation, after appearance in Madina, doubly visited the Roza-i-Rasool and paid their felicitations.