ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif is set to leave for Saudi Arabia on a two-day state visit today, people familiar with the development said.
The prime minister will hold talks with the host government on bilateral cooperation and economic affairs.
He had earlier visited Saudi Arabia soon after taking over the government in April last. He paid a three-day visit to the sheikhdom at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Pakistan, in the wake of statements made against the Kingdom in the context of the Organization of Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC+) decision, expressed solidarity with the leadership of Saudi Arabia.
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“We appreciate the concerns of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for avoiding market volatility and ensuring global economic stability,” the Foreign Office said in a statement.
The statement added, “Pakistan encourages a constructive approach on such issues based on engagement and mutual respect.”
“We reaffirm our long-standing, abiding and fraternal ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the statement maintained.
Earlier this month, Opec+, the producer group comprising the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) plus allies including Russia, agreed to reduce two million barrels per day from November.
