Sharif begins 3-day Saudi visit, pushes defence ties amid West Asia escalation
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit accompanied by top military and government officials. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral ties and coordinate regional security strategies amid escalating tensions in West Asia.
Why it matters
The visit highlights Pakistan's efforts to maintain its strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia while navigating the volatile security landscape of the Gulf region.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday for a three-day official visit, accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir and a high-level delegation, as Islamabad seeks to reinforce its strategic partnership with Riyadh amid escalating tensions across West Asia and the Gulf region.Sharif was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, along with other senior Saudi officials.The delegation includes Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.
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