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UAE President Makes First Official Visit to Pakistan, Holds Talks on Trade and Investment

A full state welcome in Islamabad set the stage for talks on an expanded economic partnership.

Overview

  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Islamabad for a day-long visit, receiving a Pakistan Air Force escort, a 21-gun salute, and a guard of honour at Nur Khan Airbase.
  • The UAE leader met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to review the full spectrum of ties and exchanged views on regional and international issues with a focus on investment, energy, technology, and development.
  • Both sides pledged to strengthen economic cooperation and increase bilateral trade, reviewing progress on existing frameworks and exploring new opportunities for collaboration.
  • The Foreign Office said the president traveled with a high-level delegation of ministers and senior officials for discussions on deepening sectoral partnerships.
  • Islamabad observed a local public holiday with federal offices and courts closed, essential services operating, and traffic diversions enforced, and officials later noted the visit concluded after the scheduled meetings.