Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in Riyadh on Sunday to attend the Arab Islamic American Summit on the invitation of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz.
The premier’s delegation comprises several government officials and media persons, including foreign affairs’ adviser Sartaj Aziz and lawyer Akram Sheikh.
The summit is being attended by around three dozen leaders of Islamic countries, including the prime ministers of Bangladesh and Malaysia, and presidents of Afghanistan, Egypt, as well as US President Donald Trump.
According to sources, Prime Minister Sharif will apprise the forum on Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism and extremism and share success strategies. The country’s issues with Afghanistan are also likely to come under discussion with the Saudi King
Prime Minister Sharif will also join world leaders to attend the inauguration ceremony of the World Center Against Extremism, a counter-radicalisation initiative by the Saudi government.
