Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached Abu Dhabi on a one-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
Upon arrival at Al Bateen Airport on Thursday, the Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor of the UAE.
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates, receives Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival at Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi. pic.twitter.com/Q1pwhSKkQv
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During his visit, Sharif is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with the UAE leadership, including a crucial bilateral discussion with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The talks will cover a broad spectrum of bilateral, regional, and global issues that are of mutual interest to both nations.
The Pakistani delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is undertaking an official visit to the United Arab Emirates.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold high-level meetings with the UAE leadership, including a bilateral meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,… pic.twitter.com/WfQFx2usRW
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This visit comes as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between Pakistan and the UAE, with discussions expected to focus on enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as trade, security, and regional stability.
Last week, Sharif undertook a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The PM and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed to further elevate the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia “in accordance with the shared vision of the leadership and aspirations of the brotherly people of the two countries”.
Both the leaders also reaffirmed their mutual commitment to deepening the multifaceted relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
In May, Sharif concluded a six-day tour of Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan. The tour was undertaken to consolidate regional ties and personally thank the leadership of those nations for their support during the crisis with India.
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The trip concluded in Tajikistan, where the prime minister participated in the International Conference on Glaciers in Dushanbe, reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to regional cooperation on climate issues.
Both diplomatic engagements were described by the Foreign Office as part of Pakistan’s broader effort to bolster strategic partnerships, strengthen economic relations, and reinforce solidarity within the region.
