Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday arrived here on a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Upon arrival at the airport, the prime minister was warmly received by Governor Madinah Prince Faisal bin Salman, Pakistan Ambassador in Saudi Arabia, Khan Hasham bin Saddique, Saudi authorities and official of the Consulate.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Finance Minister Asad Umar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain and Advisor for Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood are accompanying the prime minister.
The prime minister along with his delegation will do Ziarat of the Roza-e-Rasool (SAW) and offer Maghrib prayers.
The prime minister is undertaking the state visit to Saudi Arabia on the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman.
During his stay, the prime minister will call on King Salman and hold a bilateral meeting with the Crown Prince. The king will also host a state banquet for the prime minister at the Royal Court. The accompanying ministers will also meet their counterparts to discuss bilateral cooperation.
During the visit, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen will call on the prime minister.
The prime minister along with the delegation will arrive in Abu Dhabi on September 19. He will be received by Mohammaed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
He is visiting the UAE on the invitation of the Crown Prince. The two leaders will discuss issues of bilateral interest.