Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia on a brief emergency official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic coordination and discussing regional developments. The prime minister landed at the Royal Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport, where he was received by the Deputy Governor of the Makkah region along with Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia and other diplomatic officials.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Sharif will stay in the kingdom for only a few hours but is scheduled to hold an important meeting with Mohammed bin Salman. After the meeting, the prime minister is expected to return to Pakistan.

Officials said the talks between the two leaders will focus on the current regional situation, security challenges, and strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The discussions are also expected to highlight cooperation on maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Earlier, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hassan Andrabi confirmed during a weekly briefing that the visit was made at the invitation of the Saudi crown prince. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is also accompanying the prime minister on this important diplomatic trip.