Islamabad. December 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan have reiterated their determination to further expand and diversify the fraternal relations between the two countries.
According to a statement released by the media wing of the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif had a telephone conversation with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in which he congratulated the 51st National Day of the United Arab Emirates.
Reiterating the brotherly ties between Pakistan and the UAE, the two leaders reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further expand and diversify the special bilateral relationship. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif paid tribute to the founding president of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, for his role in laying the foundation for close and brotherly relations between the two countries.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan used to visit Pakistan regularly and also financially supported various welfare projects in the social sector in Pakistan, Sheikh Zayed Hospital is the best example of his services for Pakistan, his name for his welfare works. Will be remembered.
The Prime Minister also thanked the President of the United Arab Emirates for the assistance in the form of financial and relief items to Pakistan after the recent flood disaster in Pakistan. He expressed good wishes for the people.
The Prime Minister extended an invitation to the President of the United Arab Emirates to visit Pakistan, which Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan accepted. Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have enjoyed close brotherly ties for five decades, strongly bound by common faith, common values and culture. The United Arab Emirates is Pakistan's largest trading partner and a major source of investment in the Middle East. .