Summary PM Shehbaz Sharif began a three-country tour (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye) to strengthen bilateral ties, discuss regional peace, and join the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday left for his official visit to Saudi Arabia as part of his three-country tour from 15-18 April 2026.
The prime minister is accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi, as well as other senior officials.
The visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar will be in the bilateral context, where the prime minister will meet the leadership of both countries to discuss ongoing bilateral cooperation as well as regional peace and security.
PM Shehbaz will also visit Türkiye to participate in the Fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum. During the Forum, the Prime Minister will participate in the Leaders’ Panel, alongside other world leaders, to present Pakistan’s perspective at the Forum.
On the sidelines of the Forum, the Prime Minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other key world leaders.
Pakistan’s participation in the Forum reflects its continued commitment to constructive diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, and meaningful engagement with the international community on issues of global importance.
