ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will pay a day-long visit to the United Arab Emirates today (Thursday).
According to the Foreign Office, this would be the Prime Minister’s first visit to the UAE since his election.
PM Shehbaz Sharif will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising key Ministers of the Cabinet.
During the visit, the prime minister is expected to meet the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The two leaders will discuss bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UAE with special focus on trade and investment.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is also likely to hold meetings with other Emirati dignitaries, businesspersons and heads of financial institutions.
Pakistan and the UAE have long-standing fraternal relations deep rooted in religio-cultural affinity.
The premier’s visit marks an important step towards further deepening multifaceted bilateral collaboration between Pakistan and the UAE.
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During the ceremony, the prime minister visited the hall where the late president’s body was laid and offered prayers for his soul, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
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