Historic welcome awaits Saudi Crown Prince who arrives in Pakistan today

Historic welcome awaits Saudi Crown Prince who arrives in Pakistan today

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman will arrive in Islamabad today on a two-day official visit to Pakistan on invitation of Prime Minister Imran Khan.  

He will be accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including members of Saudi Royal family, key ministers and leading businessmen.   

This will be the first official visit of the dignitary to Pakistan since his elevation to the position of Crown Prince in April 2017.

During his visit, Muhammad bin Salman will meet President Dr. Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. 

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will sign a number of agreements and MoUs in diverse sectors.

The two countries will also discuss ways and means to develop a robust follow-up mechanism to ensure effective implementation and quick progress on tangible areas of cooperation.

The Saudi Ministers accompanying the Crown Prince will meet their counterparts to discuss bilateral cooperation in their respective fields.     

Meanwhile, elaborate arrangements have been made in the federal capital to accord a rousing and warm welcome to Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman and his entourage on their arrival in Pakistan.  

Big portraits of Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi have been erected on Constitution Avenue in Islamabad.

Banners and posters inscribed with slogans of Pak-Saudi friendship and fraternity have also been put on display along the roads.  

PM Imran, his Cabinet to receive Saudi Crown Prince

Prime Minister Imran Khan and his cabinet will receive the Saudi Crown Prince and his high powered delegation at Nur Khan Airbase.

JF-17 Thunder Jets will Escort Jet of Crown Prince

A formation of JF-17 thunder jets will escort the jet of the Crown Prince when it will enter the airspace of Pakistan.

On arrival, the Saudi crown prince will be given a twenty one gun salute.