The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan is arriving in Islamabad today (Sunday) to hold talks on various aspects of bilateral relations, including trade and investment.
During his official visit, from April 20 to April 21, UAE Deputy PM Sheikh Abdullah will engage in discussions with his counterpart Ishaq Dar, covering the entire spectrum of bilateral relations.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the meeting will particularly focus on reviewing trade and investment, energy cooperation, regional security, and people-to-people linkages.
“This high-level visit reflects the deep-rooted, fraternal relations between Pakistan and the UAE, and underscores the two countries’ shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest,” stated a Foreign Office (FO) release.
The visit will also provide an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest and concern.
While in Pakistan, the UAE dignitary will also call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with the two leaders set to “reaffirm the shared vision for peace and prosperity in the region.”
“The visit will further cement the longstanding Pakistan-UAE ties and contribute to deepening bilateral engagements in diverse fields, benefiting the peoples of both countries,” read the statement issued by the MoFA.
Sheikh Abdullah’s visit follows Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Pakistan in February, during which the two countries signed five agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, including banking, railways, mining, and infrastructural investment.
Pakistan and the UAE share a rich history of bilateral ties spanning multiple sectors and domains, with a large number of Pakistanis living and working in the Gulf country, which has also recently enabled Pakistani nationals to obtain five-year visas.
