PM Shehbaz met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed where he expressed strong interest in enhancing ties with Pakistan
\n Rahim Yar Khan
\nPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Rahim Yar Khan on Sunday, where both leaders expressed a shared commitment to deepening economic, political, and cultural relations.
\nThe UAE president, who arrived at Rahim Yar Khan Airport, was welcomed by PM Shehbaz, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and other officials.
\nThe meeting focused on several key areas, including economic collaboration, regional stability, climate change, and mutual global interests, according to a statement from the Prime Minister\u2019s Office.
\nPM Shehbaz praised the UAE\u2019s visionary leadership and its pivotal role in supporting Pakistan\u2019s development, emphasizing Pakistan\u2019s eagerness to expand cooperation in renewable energy, technology, trade, infrastructure, and skill development.
\nIn return, President Sheikh Mohamed expressed the UAE\u2019s strong interest in expanding ties with Pakistan, particularly in the mining, minerals, and agriculture sectors. He commended the progress of Pakistan\u2019s economy under PM Shehbaz\u2019s leadership, noting that the country\u2019s growing economic stability presents new opportunities for bilateral investment.
\nThe UAE president reiterated his country\u2019s commitment to its longstanding partnership with Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of people-to-people connections and shared prosperity.
\nPM Shehbaz thanked the UAE for its ongoing support, particularly in humanitarian and development aid during critical times. Both leaders reaffirmed their dedication to fostering peace and progress in the region, with an emphasis on collaboration in priority sectors.
\nIn a post on X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared, \u201cDelighted to meet with my dear brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE, today in Rahimyar Khan.\u201d
\n\u201cReaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s strong commitment to further strengthen Pak-UAE cooperation and elevate our ties to a mutually beneficial strategic partnership. Matters of mutual interest including investments in Pakistan were discussed with a resolve to move forward together,\u201d he added,
\nThe two nations share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties, with a significant Pakistani diaspora in the UAE contributing substantially to Pakistan\u2019s economy through remittances.
\nThe UAE continues to play a key role in providing humanitarian aid, supporting infrastructure development, and assisting Pakistan during challenging times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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