ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
He was received at the Abu Dhabi airport by Economic Affairs Minister Abdullah Touq Al-Marri, as well as officials from the Pakistan embassy.
The prime minister is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including key members of the cabinet. This is his third visit to the UAE since taking office in April last year.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has reached Abu Dhabi on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates; Minister of Economic Affairs of the United Arab Emirates H.E. Abdullah Touq Al-Marri and officials of Pakistan Embassy received the PM at Abu Dhabi Airport. pic.twitter.com/sYG5DB0MTq
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) January 12, 2023
During the visit, Sharif will meet with the president, Al Nahyan, with the goal of strengthening economic, trade, and investment ties between the two countries and creating more opportunities for the Pakistani workforce in the UAE.
The two leaders will also discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest.
The prime minister will also meet with UAE Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and hold meetings with the host nation’s business leaders and investors to explore ways to increase bilateral trade and investment.
The UAE is home to around 1.7 million Pakistanis who have played a significant role in the country’s success over the last five decades, contributing to the progress, prosperity and economic development of both nations.
According to a statement from the Foreign Office: “Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates enjoy close and fraternal ties based on common faith and traditions, shared history and heritage; deep-rooted cultural affinities, geographic proximity and identity of views on several regional and global issues. Regular high-level exchanges and visits are a key feature of this relationship.”
