Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Saudi Arabia from October 27 to 29, 2025, at the invitation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to participate in the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9), the Foreign Office announced on Sunday. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, along with senior cabinet members and officials, will accompany the prime minister on this high-profile visit. The delegation will represent Pakistan at the global forum, which brings together world leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators under the theme “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth.” According to the Foreign Office, FII9 will host thematic discussions addressing global challenges and opportunities, focusing on areas such as innovation, sustainability, economic inclusion, and geopolitical developments. During his stay, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to engage with the Saudi leadership to explore avenues for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and human resource development. The talks will also cover regional and international issues of mutual interest. On the sidelines of FII9, the prime minister will hold bilateral meetings with leaders from other participating countries and heads of international organizations. “These exchanges will underscore Pakistan’s investment potential and highlight its readiness to pursue collaborations in sustainable development, in line with the ‘Think, Exchange, and Act’ framework,” the Foreign Office added. “This visit underscores Pakistan’s commitment to advancing economic diplomacy and fostering strategic partnerships in investment, technology, and sustainable development,” the FO concluded. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have moved to further deepen their longstanding relationship by expanding cooperation beyond traditional areas of engagement, following a series of agreements signed over the past year. During PM Shehbaz’s visit to Riyadh on September 18, both countries signed a landmark defence pact. As per the agreement, an attack on one nation will be considered an attack against both.
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia next week for FII9 summit
