Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached Abu Dhabi on a one-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on invitation from his highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, President of UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi.
Upon arrival at Al Bateen Airport on Thursday, Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by Sheikh Tahnoun bin zayed al Nahyan, National Security Advisor for UAE.
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the national security adviser to the United Arab Emirates, receives Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival at Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi. pic.twitter.com/q1pwhskkqv
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During his visit, Sharif is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with the UAE management, including a crucial bilateral discussion with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Negotiations will cover a broad spectrum of bilateral, regional and global issues that are of mutual interest in both nations.
Pakistani delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of Information Attaullah Tarar.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif makes an official visit to the United Arab Emirates.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold high-level meetings with the UAE management, including a bilateral meeting with his highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, … pic.twitter.com/wfqfx2usrw
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This visit comes as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the bond between Pakistan and UAE, with discussions that are expected to focus on improving cooperation in key sectors such as trade, security and regional stability.
Last week, Sharif made a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, holding conversations with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
PM and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed to further raise the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia “in accordance with the common vision of the leadership and ambitions of the brotherly people in the two countries”.
Both leaders also confirmed their mutual obligation to elaborate on the multifaceted relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
In May, Sharif completed a six-day tour of Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan and Tadsjikistan. The tour was carried out to consolidate regional ties and personally thank the management of these nations for their support during the crisis with India.
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The tour was completed in Tadsjikistan, where the prime minister attended the international conference on glaciers in Dushanbe and repeated Pakistan’s involvement in regional cooperation on climate issues.
Both diplomatic engagements were described by the Foreign Office as part of Pakistan’s broader efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships, strengthen financial relations and strengthen solidarity in the region.
