Overview
- Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s first official visit to the country as UAE president, arriving Friday with a high-level delegation.
- Sheikh Mohamed will meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for talks covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations and regional and international issues of mutual interest.
- A public holiday has been declared in Islamabad for the arrival, with essential services to remain open, according to an official notification.
- In the run-up to the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz invited expanded UAE investment in energy, minerals, IT, railways and aviation to support economic growth.
- Authorities report ceremonial, security and logistical preparations under way to receive the UAE leader with full protocol.