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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Arrives in Pakistan, Receives Grand Welcome at Nur Khan Airbase
President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in Pakistan on an official visit and was accorded a grand and dignified reception at Nur Khan Airbase, Islamabad.
Upon arrival, the UAE President was received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, along with members of the federal cabinet. The distinguished guest was presented with a Guard of Honour, while Pakistan Air Force fighter jets paid a ceremonial aerial salute.
Senior federal ministers including Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif, Ahsan Iqbal, Attaullah Tarar, and others were present on the occasion. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally introduced the cabinet members to the UAE President.
The visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed is being viewed as a new milestone in Pakistan–UAE diplomatic relations, reflecting the deep-rooted, brotherly, and long-standing ties between the two countries.
During his stay, the UAE President is scheduled to hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other senior Pakistani leadership. In view of the high-profile visit, the Islamabad Capital Administration had earlier announced a public holiday in the federal capital.
According to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE President is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising ministers and senior officials. The talks will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation as well as discussing regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif also welcomed the UAE President, extending greetings on behalf of the people of Punjab. In her statement, she described Pakistan–UAE relations as timeless and exemplary, adding that Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s first official visit to Pakistan is a matter of pride and is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties.