Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived at Qasr Al-Safa in Makkah, where Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received him.
According to details, a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is currently underway.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi are also accompanying the prime minister.
According to sources, Prime Minister will held meeting with Mohammed bin Salman. The meeting will discuss bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, investment, trade, defence cooperation, energy, the overall regional situation and other matters of mutual interest.
Besides, the two leaders will also discuss ongoing Saudi investment projects in Pakistan, the promotion of economic cooperation, and matters related to peace and stability in the region.
Government officials say the prime minister’s visit is part of continued efforts to further strengthen relations between the two brotherly countries and expand cooperation in various sectors.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and other members of the delegation offered Umrah and special prayers for Pakistan’s development, prosperity and national security, the unity of the Muslim Ummah, and peace and stability in the Muslim world and across the globe.
Before performing Umrah, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and other members of the delegation were also granted the privilege of a special visit to the Holy Kaaba, where they offered voluntary prayers and spent time in worship.
