ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday left for London to attend the coronation ceremony of Britain’s King Charles III on May 6.

In a brief statement on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz said that the two countries have been “great friends” and that during the trip, he would hold meetings with other world leaders.

Taking to the micro-blogging platform, the Prime Minister tweeted: “Leaving for the UK today to represent Pakistan at the coronation ceremony of His Majesty King Charles III”.

The UK-Pakistan relations are rooted in shared history and multifaceted bonds that have grown stronger over the decades. The British monarch and the royal family have been great friends of Pakistan.

“I will also use the opportunity to attend the Commonwealth leaders’ summit as well as engage with other world leaders bilaterally,” the Prime Minister added.