Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on his first official foreign visit.
It is the prime minister's first foreign visit since he took office in August. Khan will be accompanied by the foreign minister, the finance minister and his commerce adviser, the Foreign Ministry said.
The PM visited the Prophet (PBUH)'s mosque in Madinah and offered prayers, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Upon arrival at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, the PM was received by Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah Region,
Khan is expected to call on the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia and hold a bilateral meeting with crown prince on bilateral ties, the ministry said in a statement.
The Pakistani delegation will also proceed to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE on Wednesday. The two sides will discuss issues of bilateral interests, according to the statement.
PM Imran Khan reaches Saudi Arabia on his first official foreign visit: he is accompanied by few cabinet members, including foreign minister @SMQureshiPTI and finance minister @Asad_Umar. #PMIK @ImranKhanPTI pic.twitter.com/1MTZ7k8dLC
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