Saudi crown prince to visit Pakistan in December: FO

Islamabad: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has accepted the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Pakistan.

According to officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Crown Prince is expected to undertake the visit before December 31.

The visit comes on the heels of a historic mutual defence agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, which states that any aggression against one country will be treated as an aggression against both.

The agreement formalizes decades-long military and strategic cooperation and underscores Pakistan’s role as a key security partner in the region.

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The visit is also expected to mark a significant milestone in Pakistan-Saudi relations, with plans for major investment announcements and strengthened economic cooperation.

Ikhtiar Wali Khan, coordinator for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, said the expected visit shows growing ties between the two countries.

“This visit is more than a routine diplomatic engagement. It signals a major step forward in our bilateral relationship and opens the door for substantial economic collaboration,” he said.