Overview
- The four envoys were Tim Kane of Australia, Munsoo Kurrimbaccus of Mauritius, Maja Mortensen of Denmark and Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi of the United Arab Emirates.
- A Pakistan Armed Forces contingent delivered a Guard of Honour as the diplomats were formally accredited at the Presidency.
- In talks with Australia, President Zardari stressed expanded trade and investment with a focus on agriculture and education, noting the role of Pakistani students and diaspora.
- Discussions with Mauritius centered on strengthening ties in trade, investment, agriculture, defence cooperation and interparliamentary links rooted in Commonwealth connections, while with Denmark he highlighted collaboration in trade, agriculture, dairy, technology and infrastructure and welcomed support for Pakistan’s green transition and UN Security Council coordination.
- With the UAE, he reaffirmed solidarity and called for deeper cooperation in trade, security and defence, reflecting long-standing ties that include Pakistan’s early recognition of the UAE in 1971.