Saudi crown prince's maiden Pakistan visit delayed due to 'unavoidable reasons' after Pulwama attack
The Saudi Crown Prince was scheduled to reach Pakistan's Islamabad on Saturday but due to a slight change, he will arrive on Sunday, according to the Foreign Office.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's arrival in Pakistan on his first official visit to the country has been delayed by a day
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A top official said that the arrival has been delayed by a day for unknown reasons
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However, the programmes of his stay in Pakistan will remain unchanged, the Foreign Office said
Islamabad: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's arrival in Pakistan on his first official visit to the country has been delayed by a day. He was scheduled to reach Islamabad on Saturday but due to a slight change, he will arrive on Sunday, according to the Foreign Office.
However, the programmes of his stay in Pakistan will remain unchanged, it said.
Prince Mohammad, who is also the deputy prime minister and minister of defence, will be conferred with Nishan-e-Pakistan — the highest civilian award — during his visit to the country, the Express Tribune reported.
A top official said that the arrival has been delayed by a day for "unknown reasons".
Preparations have been made to give an "unprecedented warm welcome" to the prince who will be received personally by Prime Minister Imran Khan and his cabinet members at the Nur Khan Airbase, the report said.
Abdul Razzak Dawood, advisor to the prime minister on trade, said investment deals worth $10-15 billion dollars would be signed during the trip. On the top of the list is an agreement to set up an oil refinery in Pakistan.
Elaborate security arrangements have been planned during the visit of the powerful heir to the Saudi throne.
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