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Pakistan PM Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey this week

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Posted on April 15, 2026

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ISLAMABAD, April 15 (Reuters) - Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey from April 15 to 18, Islamabad said on Wednesday. (Reporting by Mubasher Bukhari;

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to Visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey This Week

Overview of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's Diplomatic Visits

Official Announcement of the Visits

ISLAMABAD, April 15 (Reuters) - Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey from April 15 to 18, Islamabad said on Wednesday.

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(Reporting by Mubasher Bukhari; Editing by Sonali Paul)

Key Takeaways

  • Shehbaz Sharif’s journey coincides with Pakistan’s intensified role as mediator in US‑Iran negotiations and the broader regional détente efforts (pakistantoday.com.pk)
  • Discussions in Saudi Arabia will involve high‑level engagement with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on bilateral cooperation, security, and peace initiatives (english.aaj.tv)
  • In Qatar, Sharif is expected to pursue economic cooperation and investment, building on previous engagement to boost trade, while the visit to Türkiye aligns with Pakistan’s growing diplomatic outreach amid Middle East tensions (al-monitor.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries will Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visit this week?
Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey.
What are the dates for Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's visits?
The visits will take place from April 15 to April 18.
Who confirmed the visits of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif?
The announcement was made by Islamabad authorities on Wednesday.

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