Islamabad/Riyadh, Sept. 17 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is visiting Saudi Arabia to hold talks with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

According to a statement by the country's Foreign Office (FO), the state-visit to Riyadh comes at the invitation of the KSA leader, where the two countries will review their bilateral ties, discuss new avenues for cooperation, and hold consultations on regional and global developments, reports Dawn.

"During the visit, the prime minister will hold (a) bilateral meeting with the crown prince, to review the entire spectrum of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations," the statement added.

The Pakistani premier's plane was reportedly escorted by a Saudi Air Force contingent upon entry in the KSA airspace....