UAE President, Pakistani Prime Minister pledge closer ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is on a working visit to the country.
The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, where the two leaders exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings and well wishes for continued prosperity in both nations and peace across the Muslim world.
Talks focused on strengthening bilateral ties, especially in the areas of economic cooperation, investment and development sectors.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to expanding their strategic partnership in line with their shared national goals.
They also discussed regional and international developments, underlining the importance of supporting efforts to promote peace and stability globally.
Sharif praised the UAE's diplomatic leadership and expressed his appreciation for the country's continued support to Pakistan, including development initiatives that have had a strong impact on the ground.
Earlier in the day, the Pakistani Prime Minister was welcomed at Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi by His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, along with a number of senior officials.
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