Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman arrived in Islamabad today on a two-day official visit to Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with his Cabinet members, arrived at Noor Khan airbase to receive the Saudi crown prince. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa also reached the air base to extend warm welcome.
Upon arrival, a historic welcome is to be given to the Saudi crown prince, widely known as “MbS”, who is accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including members of Saudi Royal family, key ministers and leading businesspersons.
When Saudi crown prince’s plane reached Pakistani air space, Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Thunder jets took the plane into its protective circle.
Earlier, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi along with other officials reached the airbase to receive his Saudi counterpart Adel al-Jubeir.
Sources said that a 19-member, high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia reached Islamabad earlier today amid tight security.
This is the first official visit of the dignitary to Pakistan since his elevation to the position of Crown Prince in April 2017.
During his visit, Mohammad bin Salman will meet President Dr Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will sign a number of agreements and MoUs in diverse sectors.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing to sign a record investment package with Pakistan, including a $10 billion refinery and oil complex for the strategic Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea.
Pakistan’s foreign office spokesman said Islamabad is seeking to sign a number of other deals, including one “combating organised crime”.
The two countries will also discuss ways and means to develop a robust follow-up mechanism to ensure effective implementation and quick progress on tangible areas of cooperation.
The Saudi ministers accompanying the crown prince will meet their counterparts to discuss bilateral cooperation in their respective fields.
