Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets UAE president in Rahim Yar Khan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Rahim Yar Khan, where he held a meeting with the President of the United Arab Emirates.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, were also present at the meeting.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting took place at Sheikh Zayed Palace in Rahim Yar Khan.

The statement said the two leaders reviewed their earlier meeting held in Islamabad on 26 December.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding relationship with the UAE and elevating it to a more strategic and mutually beneficial partnership.

He also reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to expand economic cooperation with the UAE and stressed the need to enhance the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries.

Both leaders agreed to further cooperation in key sectors including information technology, energy, minerals and defence.

The Prime Minister paid tribute to the leadership of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the UAE’s remarkable development.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also acknowledged and appreciated the contribution of the 2.1 million Pakistanis residing in the UAE. In addition to bilateral relations, other matters of mutual interest were discussed.

The meeting marked the conclusion of a year-long cycle of diplomatic engagements between Pakistan and the UAE.

It is worth recalling that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Pakistan on 26 December and has since been staying in Rahim Yar Khan for a hunting visit.

On 27 December, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar had informed the media during a press briefing that the UAE President was in Rahim Yar Khan for hunting purposes.