Mohammed bin Zayed meets Shahbaz Sharif in the city of Rahim Yar Khan

The Head of State discusses strengthening cooperation and joint action with Pakistan

• Mohammed bin Zayed discussed with Sharif the historical relations between the UAE and Pakistan.

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, arrived yesterday in the city of Rahim Yar Khan, on a visit to the friendly Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and at the forefront of my reception was His Highness the President of the State upon his arrival at the airport, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif, and a number of ministers and senior Pakistani officials.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed with the Prime Minister of friendly Pakistan the historical relations that unite the UAE and Pakistan, ways to enhance cooperation and joint action, and expand its horizons to serve the mutual interests of the two countries and their friendly peoples in various fields, within the framework of the strategic partnership that brings them together, in addition to to a number of topics and issues of common interest.

During the meeting, Shahbaz Sharif welcomed the visit of His Highness the President of the State to Pakistan, stressing that the visit represents a strong impetus towards developing the relations of the two countries, and comes within the framework of their common interest in consolidating and developing them.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed with the Prime Minister of Pakistan various tracks of cooperation and joint action, especially in the economic, trade and development aspects, and other aspects of cooperation that are in line with efforts to achieve sustainable development in the two countries. The two sides also discussed a number of regional and international issues of concern. participants, and exchanged views on them.

For his part, Shahbaz Sharif affirmed his country's pride in the long-standing historical friendship with the UAE, expressing his thanks and appreciation for the continuous support provided by the UAE to Pakistan in various circumstances, especially in the development fields.

The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, advisor to His Highness the President of the State, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan. Adviser for Special Affairs in the Presidential Court, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for National Security Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, and State Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi, while the Pakistani side was attended by Minister of Information and Broadcasting Maryam Aurangzeb, and Foreign Affairs Adviser to Prime Minister Tariq Fatimi. And the interim Prime Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Raza Naqvi, and a number of officials.

• The talks dealt with economic, commercial and developmental aspects, and a number of regional and international issues of common interest.

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