Islamabad: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his four-day three-nation tour.

PM Shehbaz Sharif is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar Advocate and Special Assistant Syed Tariq Fatemi.

During his bilateral visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the Prime Minister will hold meetings with the leadership of both countries. The discussions will focus on enhancing ongoing bilateral cooperation as well as exchanging views on regional peace and security.

The Prime Minister will also visit Trkiye to participate in the 5th 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 Erdogan 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.