President, PM sees Pak-UAE fraternal ties to grow further

Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Alzaabi highlights deep-rooted ties with Pakistan,

Islamabad(Mudassar Iqbal)-Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the brotherly ties, bonds of friendship and the mutual cooperation between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates would grow further and touch the new historic heights.

Addressing a reception to mark the UAE’s 53rd National Day, “Eid Al Etihad”, the prime minister felicitated the government and people of UAE on the celebration of the day. He said the day commemorated the remarkable journey made by the UAE towards progress and prosperity as well as their unwavering support to the people of Pakistan.

The prime minister said that they were immensely proud of the remarkable achievements of UAE which was achieved in the last few decades first under the visionary leadership of late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan who was a great friend of Pakistan and his generous contributions in the field of health, infrastructure and airports were known to all and sundry in Pakistan.
Now his great work was carried out by his dynamic son, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan whose practical approach towards transforming UAE had carved a great place for UAE in the comity of nations.
Ministers, members of the diplomatic community and senior officials attended the event.

The prime minister said they celebrated this historic occasion to reaffirm Pakistan’s unwavering support to the territorial integrity and solidarity of UAE.
He said that the UAE leadership had always supported Pakistan in the critical times and mentioned that the recent IMF programme would not have been achieved without their support, adding that the respective leadership of the two countries was deeply engaged to promote trade and economy and in this regard interventions were being made at the G2G level.

The prime minister also expressed his gratitude to the UAE for hosting a large number of Pakistanis, adding that the visa facility was again opened and facilitated by the UAE.
He said that the two brotherly nations would march on the path of progress together and this friendship and bonds of brotherhood would touch the historic heights.

Earlier,
UAE’s Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Alzaabi, in his remarks, said that today, they were celebrating their founding fathers’ remarkable journey of progress.
He said the two nations of UAE and Pakistan enjoyed strong bonds of brotherhood deeply rooted in historic ties and common interests.
He reiterated the UAE’s resolve to further strengthen economic partnership with Pakistan and create new opportunities for the youth in diverse fields.
Meanwhile,
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently delivered a speech at a reception celebrating the 53rd National Day of the UAE. The event, held in Islamabad, highlighted the strong bonds between the UAE and Pakistan, which share a deep-rooted friendship based on mutual respect, shared values, and a common vision for regional peace and development ¹.
The Ambassador emphasized the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Pakistan, exploring potential collaborations in sectors such as renewable energy, artificial intelligence, sustainability, economic diversification, and agricultural innovations. This cooperation aims to create new opportunities for the youth and drive innovation that benefits not only both countries but also the entire region.
The speech also reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to its guiding values: unity, determination, and compassion. The Ambassador expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Pakistan for their warm hospitality and continued support, hoping that the friendship between the UAE and Pakistan will continue to grow for generations ¹.
The UAE and Pakistan have a long history of cooperation, with the UAE being one of Pakistan’s major economic and trading partners. The UAE has also provided significant humanitarian assistance to Pakistan, including a $3 billion deposit in the State Bank of Pakistan to enhance its liquidity and foreign currency reserves