In a significant diplomatic engagement, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan embarked on an official visit to Pakistan on Friday, where he was formally received by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Islamabad’s Nur Khan Airbase. The high-level meeting marked a pivotal moment in bilateral relations between the Gulf nation and the South Asian country.
The two leaders conducted comprehensive discussions focused on expanding cooperation across multiple strategic sectors, with particular emphasis on economic development, energy infrastructure, technological innovation, and investment opportunities. President Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the UAE’s commitment to deepening collaboration with Pakistan in development-focused areas that align with mutual national interests and shared prosperity objectives.
Beyond economic matters, the dialogue extended to regional and international affairs of mutual concern. Both leaders highlighted the critical importance of supporting initiatives that promote peace, security, and stability across the region and globally. The UAE President specifically noted the significance of continued coordination between the two nations, particularly given Pakistan’s current position on the UN Security Council, which presents a valuable platform for enhanced collaborative efforts in global peacekeeping initiatives.
President Sheikh Mohamed reiterated the UAE’s consistent foreign policy approach of resolving international disputes through diplomatic channels and constructive dialogue, emphasizing that these methods represent the most effective pathway toward overcoming challenges and achieving sustainable development.
Prime Minister Sharif expressed appreciation for the UAE’s ongoing developmental initiatives within Pakistan and welcomed the strengthening bilateral relationship. He acknowledged the UAE President’s influential role in fostering regional stability and international cooperation.
The high-profile meeting was attended by distinguished delegations from both nations, including Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, both Advisers to the UAE President, along with several ministers and senior officials. The Pakistani delegation included Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, alongside various ministers and government officials.