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**PM Shehbaz Embarks on Official Visit to Saudi Arabia**
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for a four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, signaling the importance of this trip.
The primary goal of the visit, according to a PM Office press release, is to strengthen the already robust bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Key objectives include boosting economic cooperation and attracting Saudi investments into Pakistan.
During his stay, PM Shehbaz is slated to hold meetings with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. These discussions will focus on strategies to enhance trade, build partnerships, and foster greater economic collaboration between the two countries.
Beyond economic ties, the leaders will also address a range of issues of mutual interest and concern. These include global and regional developments, with particular attention to the situation in Gaza, the evolving dynamics in the Middle East, and broader issues concerning the Muslim Ummah.
The Foreign Office, in a statement, emphasized that, “The prime minister’s visit underscores the deep-rooted historical relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and will pave the way for increased mutual understanding, enhanced cooperation in trade, investment and greater diplomatic coordination on bilateral, regional and global matters.”
This is not PM Shehbaz’s first visit to the Kingdom since taking office for the second time. He made his inaugural official visit in April 2024, where he and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed to expedite the first phase of a $5 billion Saudi investment package for Pakistan. He returned later that same month for the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) special meeting on Global Collaboration.
Furthermore, PM Shehbaz also represented Pakistan at the 8th Future Investment Initiative summit in October 2024 and the Water Summit in December 2024, both held in Saudi Arabia. These multiple visits highlight the ongoing and active engagement between the two nations.