Pakistan, UAE vow to cement ties in diverse sectors

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in the areas of business, infrastructure development, culture and people-to-people contacts.This understanding was reached during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Thursday.Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, First Lady/MNA Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, and senior government officials attended the meeting.Welcoming the Crown Prince, the President said that Pakistan and UAE enjoyed long-standing people-to-people and cultural ties spanning over three generations, and emphasised the need to pass on this legacy to future generations to further cement the historic bond.The President appreciated the remarkable development achieved by the UAE under its dynamic leadership. He expressed Pakistan’s appreciation for the UAE’s unwavering support to Pakistan and cooperation in various sectors. He emphasized the importance of fostering closer economic and trade relations and invited UAE investors to explore new opportunities in Pakistan’s emerging sectors.