Saudi Crown Prince MBS to visit Pakistan?
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Pakistan's interim Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, has confirmed the upcoming official visit of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is set to make a forthcoming trip to South Asia.
Jilani made this announcement during his address at the Youth Ministers Conference of the Commonwealth of Nations, confirming the impending visit of the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia.
MBS is expected to meet with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, and other high-ranking officials.
Initially, the Saudi Crown Prince was scheduled to visit Pakistan in early September, but he skipped the expected stopover in Islamabad as he concluded his three-day visit to India following the G-20 summit.
Foreign Minister Jilani also commented on the strained relations between Islamabad and India, expressing hope for an amicable resolution of their issues. Historically, Islamabad and Riyadh have maintained close and friendly relations deeply rooted in religious, economic, and geopolitical factors.
Both countries, predominantly Muslim, share a strong bond through Islam. Economic cooperation has played a significant role in their relationship, with Saudi Arabia being a major source of financial assistance and investment in South Asian nations.
Additionally, both nations have supported each other diplomatically, with Pakistan focusing on the Kashmir issue and Saudi Arabia addressing regional security concerns.
