Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday to discuss matters of mutual interest. Prince Mohammed arrived in Islamabad in accordance to a directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and at the invitation of the Pakistani government.

Earlier, the prince, who is also the defense minister, met with Commander of Pakistani Army General Raheel Sharif. After an official reception ceremony for the deputy crown prince, there were discussions about existing cooperation between the Kingdom and Pakistan, particularly in the field of defense and ways of enhancing them.

Upon arrival at Jorgan Air Base Airport in Islamabad, Prince Mohammed was received by Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, adviser to the prime minister for Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, and number of officials.

He was also received by Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Abdullah Al-Zahrani.

The official delegation accompanying the deputy crown prince includes minister of state and cabinet's member Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban; minister of culture and information Dr. Adel Altoraifi and a number of officials.