At the start of his trip to Asia, Mohammed bin Salman was received with great Pomp and ceremony in Islamabad. The crown Prince had numerous agreements on investments in the Luggage. However, in the case of travel it’s not just about the economy.
The economic connection between the two historical allies to be close, said the saudi-Arabian crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, called MBS, in Pakistan. The characters traveled to MBS, same with a thousand-strong Delegation of officials and business people. The crown Prince and Prime Minister Imran Khan signed contracts for investments worth 20 billion dollars. Among other things, the construction of a refinery and petrochemical plant in the coastal city of Gwadar, where China is building a port.
Salutes and hugs
Khan thanked the long-time ally Saudi Arabia for its support and added: “The relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are as good as never before.” MBS was shots were fired at a military base near Islamabad with 21 salute and red-carpet welcomes. A warm embrace of the heads of government and the Supreme General Qamar Javed Bajwa followed. The capital was cordoned off for the visit, thousands of security forces were deployed in the city. Mobile phone and Internet services were blocked in some Parts.
A token of appreciation? Imran Khan, chauffeured the crown Prince himself
A Demonstration for the West
Pakistan is the first stop of his trip through Asia. As other countries, the crown Prince visited India, and China. According to analysts, the Trip is in the far East for a Demonstration. He wants to prove to the West that he has, despite the international criticism because of the murder of journalist Kashoggi in emerging Asia are still friends. He wanted to show “that he is not an international pariah,” says James Dorsey of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore.
fab/qu (afp, dpa)