PM Nawaz arrives in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah

The premier was received by Deputy Governor of Makkah Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived at King Abdul Aziz airport, Jeddah on a private visit on Sunday to perform Umrah.

The premier traveled on a commercial flight PK 741. He was received by Deputy Governor of Makkah region, Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz.

The PM will perform Umrah during the last days of Ramazan and also offer prayers in Masjid-e-Nabvi.



Moreover, President Mamnoon Hussain is also in the oil-rich kingdom and met King Salman bin Abdulaziz in Makkah.

Both the leaders discussed matters pertaining to bilateral relations and mutual interests with special emphasis on the emerging situation in the Middle East and South Asia.