Pakistan, UAE presidents discuss measures to strengthen ties
2026-01-28 - 10:11
Abu Dhabi – President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday held a meeting with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed all aspects of bilateral cooperation and discussed measures to further strengthen the long-standing and brotherly relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. They explored new opportunities in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, technology and people-to-people contacts, and highlighted the strong potential for expanding economic and strategic partnership. Regional and international developments also came under discussion. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to promoting peace, stability and sustainable development. President Asif Ali Zardari underscored the importance of the recent visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Pakistan. First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE were also present during the meeting. A day earlier,President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to tolerance and coexistence. He was talking to United Arab Emirates Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, who called on him in Abu Dhabi. The meeting underscored the importance of promoting dialogue, inclusivity, and peaceful coexistence. President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the visionary leadership of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He lauded the UAE’s national vision of tolerance and human fraternity, noting that it has positioned the country as a leading global example of harmony among diverse communities. President Zardari appreciated the UAE’s success in fostering unity and mutual respect among over 200 nationalities as a compelling model of social cohesion. Asif Ali Zardari noted that these values strongly resonate with Pakistan’s own commitment to interfaith harmony, social inclusion, and respect for cultural and religious diversity, as enshrined in its Constitution and societal traditions.