Saudi crown prince accepts PM Shehbaz’s invitation for state visit

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (NNI): Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud (who is also known as MBS) accepted on Monday Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s invitation for a state visit to Pakistan.
According to a PM Office statement Monday, PM Shehbaz had a telephonic conversation with crown prince and deputy prime minister of Saudi Arabia.
PM Sharif conveyed his deep respects to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman exchanged views to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries during the telephonic conversation.
During the conversation, the crown prince congratulated the Prime Minister and the people of Pakistan on 75th Anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence. MBS also conveyed best wishes for the continued progress, prosperity and development of Pakistan.
The two leaders exchanged views on issues of mutual interest. They also reaffirmed the resolve to further strengthening the strong, longstanding Pakistan-Saudi Arabia fraternal ties.
PM Shehbaz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also reviewed the progress made on the decisions taken by the two sides during the visit of the prime minister in April 2022. They agreed to expedite the ongoing cooperation in investment, energy and trade fields.
The prime minister also thanked MBS for the economic and development support Saudi Arabia extended to Pakistan in times of need.
He also conveyed his deep respects to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
A day earlier, on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) congratulated the Pakistani nation.