Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement. The premier is in UAE alongside Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on a two-day visit to the UAE at the invitation of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to participate in the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai. A press release issued by the FO said that this would be the premier\u2019s second visit to the UAE since assuming office in March 2024. According to the statement issued by the FO today, both leaders stressed the need for further strengthening the brotherly ties between the two countries. \u201cThe talks emphasised cooperation in economic, trade, and development fields, alongside other areas that align with both nations\u2019 visions for sustainable economic growth and prosperity,\u201d it said, agreeing to make 2025 \u201ca year of action\u201d. It said, \u201cThe meeting provided an opportunity to address the significance of the World Government Summit in identifying global trends in governance and presenting actionable strategies to enhance government preparedness in navigating global transformations.\u201d It added that the two leaders underscored the importance of leveraging these shifts to accelerate development and build a better future for all. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest while focusing on recent developments in the Middle East, it said. \u201cThey stressed the need for intensified international efforts for a comprehensive and lasting peace in Palestine, based on the two-state solution, to ensure regional security, stability, and peace,\u201d it said. Separately, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met the chief executive of United Arab Emirates (UAE)\u2018s e& group, formerly known as Etisalat, and invited the company to invest more in the country\u2019s telecom sector. PTCL\u2019s management is with \u2018e&\u2019, which has 26 per cent of the shares. The largest shareholding of 62pc is with the Government of Pakistan and the remaining 12pc has been floated through the PSX. According to a press release by the deputy PM\u2019s office, the minister held a meeting with Chief Executive Khalifa Al Shamsi and Chief Operations Officer Khaled Hegazy along with other Pakistani officials. \u201cHighlighting Pakistan\u2019s conducive investment policies, the deputy prime minister invited e& to make further investment in the country\u2019s telecom sector,\u201d the statement read. Khalifa Al Shamsi \u201cacknowledged the country\u2019s importance as a growing market in the region\u201d, expressing his appreciation towards the country\u2019s efforts to nurture a business-friendly climate. Last month, the UAE expressed keen interest in collaboration with Pakis\u00adtan in the minerals and agriculture sectors during a meeting between PM Shehbaz and UAE President Sheikh Al Nahyan in Rahim Yar Khan on Jan 5. Pakistan and the UAE share close diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties, strengthened by historical connections and a large Pakistani expatriate community in the Emirates. The UAE is one of Pakistan\u2019s largest trading partners and a key source of remittances, with thousands of Pakistanis working in various sectors. Both countries collaborate on defence, energy, and investment projects, with the UAE frequently providing financial aid and humanitarian assistance to Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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