Jeddah (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday, beginning his four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.
Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi welcomed the premier at the airport.
Pakistani Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq, Consul General Khalid Majeed and other diplomatic staff were also present on the occasion.
The high-level delegation accompanying him includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the federal ministers and senior officials.
During the visit, PM Shehbaaz is scheduled to meet Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
The two leaders discuss and deliberate upon ways to boost trade, enhance partnership in key sectors and facilitate greater economic collaboration.
Matters of mutual interest and concern, including global and regional developments, particularly the Gaza situation, evolving Middle East dynamics, as well as issues related to the Muslim Ummah will figure high on the agenda.
In a statement, Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said 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.