Islamabad: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad and reaffirmed his country’s steadfast support for Pakistan’s economic development and prosperity.
According to Radio Pakistan, this was the first official visit of His Highness to Pakistan in his capacity as Crown Prince. The Prime Minister warmly welcomed the Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince while reaffirming Pakistan’s resolve to further strengthen its historic and fraternal bonds with the United Arab Emirates. A one-on-one meeting was followed by delegation-level talks.
Recalling his productive meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi earlier this month, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that the two countries are now working more closely to transform their excellent political ties into a mutually beneficial economic partnership.
The Prime Minister mentioned that during his recent visit to Uzbekistan, the project of the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Line was discussed, and Uzbekistan showed interest in the project. He stated that this project will benefit the ports of Gwadar and Abu Dhabi and would prove to be a significant development for the entire region.
The Prime Minister praised UAE’s consistent support for Pakistan in various fields and appreciated the UAE’s interest in expanding its investment portfolio in Pakistan. He highlighted the successful investment initiatives between Pakistani entities and Abu Dhabi Ports as an example of this cooperation.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, accompanied by a delegation of senior officials and business leaders, thanked the Prime Minister. Both leaders witnessed the exchange of several Memoranda of Understanding and agreements in fields such as Banking, Mining, Infrastructure Development, and Railways.