Saudi Crown Prince arrives in Pakistan to warm welcome
A 21-gun salute was also given to the Saudi royal. Federal Ministers and Pakistan Army chief, Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa were also present at the air base to welcome him.
Setting aside protocol, Prime Minister Khan personally drove Prince Mohammad to the PM's House, where a welcome ceremony was held in his honour. Pakistan is the first leg of Prince Mohammad's three-nation visit which will also take him to India and China. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including members of the Saudi royal family, key ministers and leading businessmen, he is expected to sign multiple pacts in all the countries.
He was initially due to reach Pakistan on Saturday but his arrival was delayed by a day. Saudi Arabia has not cited any reason for the delay. Pakistan has described the Crown Prince's two-day visit as a "historical one" which will help stabilise its crippling economy as over $21 billion worth of agreements are likely to be signed between the two countries.
Two receptions will be held in the Presidency and the Prime Minister's House in honour of the Crown Prince and he will also hold one-on-one meetings with President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Khan.
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