PM, UAE Crown Prince discuss advancing longstanding relations between two nations

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reached home after three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.

During his visit, the prime minister held detailed meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest.

He also performed Umra and paid respect at Roza-e-Rasool (SAWW).

Upon his return to the home, the PM had a brief stoppage at Abu Dhabi. During his stay in Abu Dhabi, Shehbaz Sharif was warmly received by Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ahead of their meeting at Royal Palace, Qasr-e Al-Shatie.

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The two sides also reviewed a number of regional and international issues of common concern.

The prime minister was accompanied by federal ministers, including Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Khawaja Asif, Miftah Ismail, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Mohsin Dawar.

Earlier, in a tweet, the Foreign Office spokesperson had said that the visit would focus on reviewing bilateral cooperation, strengthening trade and economic ties and issues of regional and international importance.

On April 30, Shehbaz Sharif had performed Umrah in Makkah. The doors of Khana Kaaba were especially opened for the prime minister and his delegation.

On the occasion, he had prayed for the peace and progress of Pakistan and the entire Muslim Ummah.

During his three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, he had held a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman in Jeddah on April 29 and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest.

Earlier, on his arrival at Royal Palace, he was received by the Crown Prince. He was also presented guard of honour on the occasion.