ISLAMABAD: United Arab Emirate President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Pakistan on Friday as part of an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
His aircraft landed at Nur Khan Air Base in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and federal ministers were at the airbase to welcome the guest.
In this regard, the road from the Nur Khan Airbase to the Red Zone in Islamabad and nearby highways were all closed from 11am to 3pm. Moreover, all government and private offices were closed along with educational institutions as the district administration announced a public holiday in Islamabad.
The visit is being described as a significant development in Pakistan–UAE diplomatic ties, reflecting the long-standing, fraternal, and strategic relationship between the two nations.
During his stay, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed is scheduled to hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other senior Pakistani officials.
In view of the visit, the Islamabad Capital Territory administration had announced a public holiday in the federal capital.
According to a statement issued earlier by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE president is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising ministers and senior officials.
Discussions during the visit will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation, as well as exchanging views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif also welcomed the UAE president, calling his visit a matter of pride for Pakistan.
In her statement, she said that relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are “timeless and exemplary” and expressed confidence that the visit would further consolidate cooperation and friendship between the two countries.
She added that Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s first official visit to Pakistan would open new avenues for stronger diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties.
