The prime minister was seen off by Governor Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi at the Jeddah International Airport.


Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Monday, left for Lahore after wrapping up his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
At the Jeddah International Airport, the prime minister was seen off by Governor Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, PM Office Media Wing said in a statement.
Earlier in the day, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia affirmed their commitment to expediting the first wave of Saudi investment worth 5 billion dollars in Pakistan.
This was stated in a joint statement issued on the meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud that was held on Sunday in Makkah Al-Mukarramah.
It said during the meeting emphasis was placed on the Kingdom's supportive role in Pakistan's economy and the mutual desire to strengthen trade and investment ties.
At the outset, the Crown Prince extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on assuming office, and expressed warm wishes for his tenure.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in turn, conveyed gratitude for the Kingdom's steadfast support and hospitality, and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to bolstering bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
The discussions centered on fortifying the fraternal relations between the two brotherly nations and exploring avenues for enhanced collaboration across various sectors.
Both leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest, including the worrying situation in Gaza.
They urged for international efforts to halt Israeli military operations in Gaza, mitigate humanitarian impact.
They underscored the imperative for the international community to pressure Israel to cease hostilities, adhere to international law, and facilitate unhindered humanitarian aid access to Gaza.
They discussed the need for advancing the peace process in accordance with relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly as well as the Arab Peace Initiative aimed at finding a just and comprehensive solution, for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The two sides stressed the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve the outstanding issues between the two countries, especially the Jammu and Kashmir dispute to ensure peace and stability in the region.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan invited the Crown Prince to undertake an official visit to Pakistan, at the earliest convenience, which was accepted by the Crown Prince.

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