- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit Pakistan for six hours on September 10th.
- Prince Mohammed’s tenure marked by economic diversification, women’s driving rights, and reduced religious influence.
- Former Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with Saudi PM aimed to strengthen ties.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is scheduled to embark on a brief yet significant visit to Pakistan on September 10th. Following this, he will proceed to India for an official state visit. Mohammed bin Salman, who assumed the role of the country’s Crown Prince in the previous year through a royal decree. He has been instrumental in driving transformative changes within Saudi Arabia since he took office in 2017.
Mohammed bin Salman’s tenure has witnessed sweeping changes in Saudi Arabia’s socio-economic landscape. Furthermore, he has overseen pivotal reforms, including the historic decision to permit women to drive. A move that signified a significant step towards gender equality.
Another crucial reform introduced by the Crown Prince was aimed at curbing the influence of religious leaders in the country, thereby fostering a more open and inclusive societal environment.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s engagement with the Saudi leadership underscores the enduring ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. During his visit to Saudi Arabia in April, Shehbaz Sharif held constructive discussions with the Saudi Prime Minister, focusing on strategies to fortify the bilateral relationship. Prince Mohammed’s impending visit to Pakistan is expected to be a brief six-hour sojourn, underscoring the significance of the diplomatic engagement.
Following his visit to Pakistan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to embark on an official state visit to India. This visit assumes to solidifies diplomatic ties and opens avenues for economic partnerships between Saudi Arabia and India. The visit is expected to witness high-level talks, trade discussions, and deliberations on regional and international issues of mutual concern.