PM Sharif to Discuss Iran-US War in Saudi Arabia
At a glance
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is visiting Saudi Arabia on Thursday, August 6.
- He will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss bilateral ties and regional security.
- The agenda includes discussions on the Iran-US war and its effects on Gulf countries.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to travel to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, August 6, for high-level talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The discussions will focus on bilateral relations, regional security challenges, and a review of the Pakistan-Saudi Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA). The agenda will also include the Iran-US war and its potential effects on Gulf countries. The SMDA, signed in September 2025, formalizes security cooperation, including military collaboration, intelligence sharing, joint training, and defence technology, viewing an attack on one as a challenge to both nations.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Saudi Arabia, scheduled for Thursday, will include discussions on the Iran-US war and its potential effects on Gulf countries, in addition to bilateral relations.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Saudi Arabia, scheduled for Thursday, will include discussions on the Iran-US war and its potential effects on Gulf countries, in addition to bilateral relations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's two-day visit to Saudi Arabia is now specifically scheduled for August 6.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Saudi Arabia is now confirmed to be a two-day trip, scheduled for August 6 or 7.
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