UAE president’s visit
UAE president holds substantive talks with PM Shehbaz, agrees on need to enhance bilateral trade
Islamabad
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates on Friday reaffirmed their shared commitment to maintaining close coordination on matters of mutual interest and underscored the need to enhance bilateral trade during UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s first official visit to Pakistan.
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and was accorded a warm and cordial welcome. A formation of JF-17 fighter jets escorted the royal aircraft as it entered Pakistani airspace.
The UAE president was received at Nur Khan Airbase by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. Senior cabinet members and government officials were also present.
During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed held substantive talks with PM Shehbaz. According to a statement issued after the meetings, the discussions focused on “further strengthening the longstanding fraternal relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.”
“The two leaders reviewed the progress achieved in ongoing areas of cooperation and explored avenues to deepen engagement across a wide range of sectors,” the statement said.
Both sides underscored the importance of expanding collaboration in economic cooperation, investment, energy, infrastructure development, information technology, technology and people-to-people exchanges. They also agreed on the need to enhance bilateral trade, which, the statement noted, “has great potential for mutually beneficial growth.”
The leaders also exchanged views on key regional and international developments and reaffirmed their “shared commitment to continue close coordination on matters of mutual interest.”
Expressing satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral relations, the two leaders reiterated their determination to work closely to advance shared objectives of peace, stability and sustainable development.
“The visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will further consolidate the deep brotherly ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates and contribute to the strengthening of their strategic partnership,” the statement added.
