RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in KIngdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on a commercial flight at two day officials visit of the kingdom.
The premier will hold a key meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) and also perform Umrah during his visit.
He was accompanied by members of the federal cabinet. Prominent among those included in the government delegation were Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Abdul Aleem Khan, Atta Tarar, and Ahad Cheema.
PM Shehbaz was also accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
It is expected that PM Shehbaz and the Saudi crown prince will hold discussions on bilateral relations and investment.
According to the foreign office spokesperson, the leaders of both countries are willing to extend economic cooperation and expand investment.
Moreover, the passengers took selfies with PM Shehbaz Sharif and other members of his delegation during the flight.
Meanwhile, the premier also held conversations with children during the flight.
Earlier, Foreign Office announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia from April 6 to 8 on his foreign visit following the general elections held in February.
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