Farhan Qureshi 
Pakistan gave a warm welcome to the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — Pakistan Welcomes UAE President in Landmark Diplomatic Visit, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during his one-day official visit, which has been tagged as historic. The purpose of this visit, which was regarded as a major stepping-stone by the officials, was to develop the long-standing, fraternal relations between the two countries. The visit was accompanied by grand official ceremonies and high-level diplomatic meetings in the capital, Islamabad.
Islamabad celebrated in its own way by covering the main roads and intersections with flags showing the unity of the two nations and the pictures of the leaders, and with special lighting. A public holiday was declared in honor of the special guest. The President’s plane received a ceremonial aerial salute from the Pakistan Air Force, which mirrored the warmth of the bilateral relations and the esteem that Pakistan feels for the UAE leadership.
One of the main topics of the discussions was investment and trade expansion, thus allowing for a range of detailed consultations to be made for the strengthening of the strategic partnerships, especially in the fields of economy, energy, and development. Furthermore, the visit facilitated the prospect of future collaborations in enhancing mutual support in trade, energy, development projects, and regional peacekeeping efforts.
The visit of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has not only highlighted the historic and abiding brotherly relationship between Pakistan and the UAE but reaffirmed it as well. Officials were unanimous in their assessment of the one-day visit as an important milestone in the Pak-UAE relationship that would surely bring about positive results and open up new channels for cooperation in various sectors for the mutual prosperity of the two nations. Visit Homepage for more updates.
