Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s overseas travel programme has undergone significant changes, with the premier now scheduled to visit Austria, the United Kingdom, and the United States, while his previously planned visit to Germany has been cancelled, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Wednesday.
Sources said the prime minister will no longer attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany, where he was expected to participate from February 12 to 15. Instead, his European leg will be limited to a bilateral visit to Austria.
During his stay in Vienna, Prime Minister Sharif is scheduled to meet Austria’s leadership on February 15 and 16 for discussions on bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest. Sources described the visit as a two-way engagement aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties.
Following his engagements in Vienna, the prime minister will proceed to London for a private two-day visit. Sources added that he will depart from London for Washington on February 18.
In the United States, Prime Minister Sharif is expected to attend a meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington on February 19. According to sources, there is also a strong possibility of a bilateral meeting between the Pakistani prime minister and the US president on February 20, though a formal confirmation is awaited.
A high-level delegation comprising senior government officials and key personalities will accompany the prime minister during his foreign visits. Sources said further details regarding the meetings and agenda would be finalised closer to the dates.
