PM Shahid Khaqan meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi reached Jeddah on Wednesday to discuss with Pakistan’s ally the new policy announced by United States President Donald Trump.

According to sources, the Pakistani premier, who was accompanied by Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, met Saudia Arabia Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. During the meeting, the Pakistan-Afghanistan policy announced by Trump came under discussion, sources said.

Moreover, Shahid Khaqan informed the Saudi prince about Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism.

The Pakistani prime minister was received by Makkah Deputy Governor Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz at the Jeddah airport. He is expected to return to the country after performing Umrah.