ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will embark on a three-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on May 7, Friday, on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Thursday.

In meetings with the Saudi leadership, Khan will cover all areas of bilateral cooperation including economics, trade, investment, energy, job opportunities for the Pakistani workforce, and the welfare of the Pakistani diaspora in the kingdom.

“The two sides will also exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest,” a foreign office statement said. “A number of bilateral agreements/MoUs are expected to be signed during the visit.”

Khan will also meet the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, the Secretary General of the World Muslim League, Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, and the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Medina. 

“Prime Minister Imran Khan will also interact with the Pakistani diaspora in Jeddah,” the foreign office said.

Pakistani army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa is already in Riyadh and on Wednesday discussed defense cooperation with the Saudi military chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili.

During the meeting with Al-Ruwaili, Gen Bajwa “emphasized the need to further enhance military-to-military cooperation between the two-armed forces and said that Pakistan-KSA cooperation will have positive impact on peace and security in the region.”