Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Egypt from December 18 to 20 to represent Pakistan at the D-8 Summit.
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will also attend a meeting of foreign ministers prior to the summit.
The Prime Minister will participate in a special session of the D-8 focusing on the humanitarian crises and reconstruction challenges in Gaza and Lebanon. During this session, he will highlight Pakistan’s principled stance on the Palestine issue and emphasize the importance of peace in the Middle East.
The Foreign Office added that bilateral meetings with visiting leaders on the sidelines of the summit are also expected, offering opportunities to discuss key issues of mutual interest