As conflict in Middle East escalates, PM Shehbaz departs on short report visit to Saudi Arabia
Premier Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday departed on a short report official visit to Saudi Arabia as the ongoing dispute in the Middle East saw no
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As conflict in Middle East escalates, PM Shehbaz departs on short report visit to Saudi Arabia
Premier Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday departed on a short report official visit to Saudi Arabia as the ongoing dispute in the Middle East saw no significant signs of de-intensification, his office stated.
The premier’s visit comes amid intense hostilities in the Middle East, where Gulf countries — including Saudi Arabia — are facing Iranian attacks , which Tehran states are aimed at US and Israeli sites in response to the latter’s deadly large-scale strikes .
The premier is undertaking the visit at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the comment released by the Premier’s Office (PMO) stated.
It further stated that the premier will hold a session with the Saudi crown prince, during which they will “exchange views on the ongoing tensions in the zone, the regional protection condition and two-province relations between the two countries”.
“This visit is highlighting Pakistan’s positive role in the external arena, and Pakistan will continue to play this role,” the PMO affirmed.
Just a day ago, PM’s Representative for External Press Mosharraf Zaidi stated that Pakistan would be there for Saudi Arabia “before it is needed”.
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