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Islamabad, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is traveling to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy, scheduled for April 28-29, 2024. The visit follows an invitation extended by HRH Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum.
According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Sharif will be accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The Prime Minister and his team are set to engage in WEF discussions focused on a range of key issues such as trade and investment measures, new investment frameworks, restructuring of supply chains, sustainable growth, and the energy landscape.
The high-level participation in the Forum offers Pakistan an opportunity to present its strategic priorities on a global stage, addressing topics like global health architecture, inclusive growth, revitalizing regional collaboration, and the need to balance economic growth with energy consumption.
In addition to attending the Forum’s main sessions, Prime Minister Sharif and his delegation will hold bilateral meetings with various world leaders, including the Saudi leadership, heads of international organizations, and other prominent figures participating in the event.
The visit is seen as an important step in strengthening Pakistan’s international relationships and fostering collaborative efforts with other nations on critical global issues.