Islamabad:
Pakistan and UAE have confirmed their obligation to further strengthen bilateral ties, especially in business, infrastructure development, culture and human-to-people contacts.
This understanding was reached during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, on Aiwan-e-Sadr on Thursday.
Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, First Lady/MNA Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Foreign Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar and High -ranking Officers attended the Meeting.
The president, who welcomes the Crown Prince, said that Pakistan and UAE enjoyed long-standing people-to-people and cultural ties that span three generations, and emphasized the need to pass this legacy to future generations to further cement the historical bond.
The president appreciated the remarkable development gained by the UAE under its dynamic leadership. He expressed Pakistan’s appreciation of UA’s unwavering support for Pakistan and cooperation in various sectors. He emphasized the importance of promoting closer financial and trade conditions and invited UAE investors to explore new opportunities in Pakistan’s new sectors.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed repeated UAE’s obligation to improve his cooperation with Pakistan. He said that the mous who were signed during his visit reflected the confidence and sustained connections between the two countries.
Later, the president awarded the award of Nishan-I-Pakistan to Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in recognition of his services and unwavering support to Pakistan during a special investment ceremony at Aiwan-E-Sadr.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed had contributed to promoting financial, trade and investment cooperation between Pakistan and UAE, in addition to playing a key role in strengthening the long -standing and brotherly relations.
His management facilitated the announcement of significant investment initiatives in Pakistan’s economy with the aim of increasing key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, healthcare and technology that contributes to Pakistan’s socio -economic progress.
