Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Reaches Riyadh for Arab-Islamic Summit Participation

Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Riyadh on Sunday to represent Pakistan at the Arab-Islamic Summit, focusing on critical discussions regarding the situation in Gaza. Upon his arrival at Riyadh’s Royal Airport Terminal, Prime Minister Shehbaz was warmly welcomed by Prince Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh, alongside Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia and senior diplomatic officials.

Accompanying the Prime Minister are Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi.

In a statement shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed the significance of his participation: “I will join the leaders of the Muslim Ummah at the Joint Arab Islamic Summit being convened to discuss the rapidly deteriorating situation in Gaza and speak with one voice for the rights of the Palestinian people and reaffirm our collective call for regional peace.”

The summit offers a platform for leaders from the Muslim world to address urgent issues, with a particular focus on solidarity and coordinated efforts in support of the Palestinian cause and calls for peace in the region.