Saudi Prime Minister and Crown Prince, Muhammad bin Salman, has decided to delay his upcoming trip to Pakistan for reasons that have not been disclosed. Initial reports from diplomatic sources had indicated that the Saudi Crown Prince was originally planning to visit Pakistan on the 10th of September. This visit was meant to take place before his scheduled trip to India, where he was expected to participate in the G-20 summit. Surprisingly, it has now been revealed that the Saudi Crown Prince will no longer be attending the G-20 summit in India.
Interestingly, not only has the visit to India been canceled, but there have also been significant developments regarding the intended visit to Pakistan. Following consultations between the governments of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, it has been mutually agreed to postpone the Crown Prince's visit to Pakistan. This decision marks a shift in the previously anticipated diplomatic engagement between the two countries. The reasons behind these alterations in plans remain unclear, leaving room for speculation and conjecture.
The anticipation surrounding the Saudi Crown Prince's visit to Pakistan had been considerable. The visit was expected to hold importance in terms of strengthening bilateral ties and fostering cooperation on various fronts. Unfortunately, with the postponement of the visit, the specific agenda and goals of this diplomatic interaction have been put on hold as well.
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, the spokesperson for Pakistan's Foreign Office, confirmed the rescheduling of the visit through a concise statement. The spokesperson indicated that both countries would work together to determine new dates for the Crown Prince's visit. This rescheduling reflects the diplomatic considerations and negotiations underway between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, highlighting the significance of the relationship between the two nations.
The last time the Saudi Crown Prince visited Pakistan was in February 2019, during which he was hosted by the then Prime Minister, Imran Khan. The rescheduling of this upcoming visit presents an opportunity for both countries to further deliberate on their priorities and areas of cooperation. As the new dates are awaited, the reasons behind the changes in plans, especially the cancellation of the G-20 summit attendance, continue to remain a subject of curiosity and speculation