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UAE President Concludes First Official Pakistan Visit With Pledge to Deepen Economic Ties

Talks focused on expanding cooperation across investment, energy, trade, technology, plus people-to-people ties.

Overview

  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held substantive talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations.
  • A joint readout highlighted plans to enhance trade and expand collaboration in economic cooperation, energy, infrastructure, IT and technology.
  • Pakistan Air Force JF-17 fighters escorted the presidential aircraft with a ceremonial aerial salute, followed by a 21-gun salute and guard of honour at Nur Khan Airbase.
  • A public holiday in Islamabad closed federal institutions as the capital staged decorations and an official welcome song to mark the one-day visit.
  • The UAE leader arrived with a high-level delegation of advisers, the ambassador and ministers, with both sides agreeing to maintain close coordination on regional and international issues.