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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday left for the United Kingdom en route to the United States of America to participate in the high-level debate of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
At the invitation of the British government, the prime minister, during his visit to UK, will represent Pakistan at the state funeral of late Queen Elizabeth II in London on September 19, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.
Early it was said in media reports that PM will leave for UK on Sunday. The reports also said that he will also meet PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and will also attend a high level party meeting in London.
The premier will reach the US on September 19 and depart for home on September 24 after a hectic five-day visit during which he will also hold meetings with the heads of the IMF and World Bank.
The Pakistani PM, who will be accompanied by key members of his federal cabinet during his visit, is scheduled to address the UNGA on September 23.
Though the schedule of the premier’s meetings in the US is not known yet, PM Shehbaz, along with FM Bilawal Bhutto, may have a meeting with US President Joe Biden.
