Former prime minister and leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)Nawaz Sharif and Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz held a meeting withSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday.
The meeting included a detailed discussion on current issues in Pakistanand their potential solutions. It was reported the meeting between theformer prime minister and the crown prince was positive.
In a tweet, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said, “Muhammad NawazSharif met the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed binSalman. Maryam Nawaz was also present on the occasion.
“The leaders discussed further improving Saudi-Pak brotherly relations andsolutions to the issues Pakistan is facing. Nawaz Sharif expressed his goodwishes for the Saudi leadership,” she added.
Nawaz Sharif and PML-N’s chief organizer are currently in Saudi Arabia,where they performed Umrah along with other family members. The Shariffamily arrived in Saudi Arabia on April 11, and Nawaz Sharif is visitingthe Kingdom after a six-year hiatus.
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According to media reports, Nawaz Sharif may also have a meeting with theCustodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz during hisstay in Jeddah.
Earlier this month, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud invited Nawaz Sharifand Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the Kingdom to perform Umrah as agesture of goodwill. Initially planning to stay until April 26, NawazSharif has extended his stay in Jeddah at his son’s request.
