Saudi Crown Prince’s Visit to Pakistan Deferred: Details Awaited

The highly anticipated visit of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman to Pakistan has been postponed, as per sources reported by The News on Saturday. Initial expectations suggested his arrival in Islamabad on May 19 for a two-day visit, but no official schedule has been confirmed yet.

the eagerness for the visit remains high, underscoring the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zehra Baloch emphasized that details of the visit will be disclosed once a concrete schedule is established between Islamabad and Riyadh. Baloch expressed confidence in the visit occurring soon, highlighting its significance for Pakistan and its people eagerly awaiting the leader from the brotherly nation.

The postponement follows earlier speculations reported by Geo News regarding the crown prince’s potential visit between May 10 to 15. MBS’ visit was anticipated to follow the recent surge in diplomatic and trade-related interactions between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, notably after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s March visit to the Kingdom.

This delayed visit holds crucial importance for Pakistan, aiming to attract substantial investments from Saudi Arabia across various sectors. It marks Mohammed Bin Salman’s first visit to Pakistan in five years, with his last visit occurring in February 2019 during the tenure of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The visit also aims to actualize the agreement between both nations made in Makkah to secure Saudi investments worth $5 billion in Pakistan in the near future.

While the postponement may bring temporary disappointment, the eagerness for the visit remains high, underscoring the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. As details await confirmation, anticipation builds for the rescheduled visit, poised to strengthen bilateral ties and foster economic collaboration between the two nations.