PM arrives on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia.

MADINA MUNAWARA -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday arrived here on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia from April 28-30, on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.

This is the prime minister's maiden visit abroad after assuming the office earlier this month.

Governor Madina Faisal Bin Salman Al Saud and high level Saudi officials received the prime minister and his delegation.

The prime minister was accompanied by key cabinet members, including Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Miftah Ismail, Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Mohsin Dawar and Maulana Tahir Ashrafi.

During the visit, he will have meeting with the Saudi crown prince and other officials, with particular focus on advancing economic, trade and investment ties, and creation of greater opportunities for the Pakistani workforce in Saudi Arabia.

The two sides will also exchange views on a range of regional and international issues of mutual interest.

The prime minister will also pay his respects at the Roza e Rasool (PBUH) and perform Umra.

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