PM reiterates resolve to elevate Pak-UAE longstanding ties

Islamabad:(Radio Pakistan)Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated his firm resolve to elevate the longstanding, brotherly ties between Pakistan and the UAE into a strategic, mutually beneficial, economic partnership.

He was talking to President United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Rahim Yar Khan this afternoon.

The Prime Minister stressed upon the need for both sides to actively pursue enhancement in bilateral trade through a quantum jump which will bring it to the desired level.

The two leaders also discussed ways to enhance cooperation in a wide range of areas including IT, energy, mining and minerals, as well as defence cooperation.

While expressing his great admiration for the UAE's remarkable progress under Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's dynamic and visionary leadership, the Prime Minister thanked the UAE President for his patronage and commitment to foster stronger ties between the two countries.

He also appreciated the UAE for hosting 2.1 million Pakistanis, who were playing an important role in strengthening ties between both countries. In addition to bilateral cooperation, the two leaders also exchanged views on a variety of subjects.

In addition to bilateral cooperation, the two leaders also exchanged views on a variety of subjects.

During their warm and cordial meeting, the two leaders carried forward discussions from their recent meeting in Islamabad on Friday last, when Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid his first official visit to Pakistan as President of UAE.

The meeting capped off a year of extensive leadership-level engagements between Pakistan and the UAE.        

The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi and other senior officials.