- Premier Shehbaz, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discuss a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest
- Both leaders express satisfaction over positive trajectory of bilateral ties and ongoing engagements at all levels
- They agree to maintain close coordination and continue working together to advance shared goals of regional peace and prosperity
- PM Shehbaz reiterates his earlier invitation to the President of UAE to visit Pakistan
ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday here met with President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his official visit and discussed matters of bilateral and regional interest.
The meeting underscored the deep-rooted, brotherly relations between Pakistan and the UAE, built on mutual trust, shared values, and a history of close cooperation.
The two leaders discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest, and reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing collaboration in key areas.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, received Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. pic.twitter.com/FKBfZN3UYu
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The Prime Minister conveyed his sincere gratitude to the leadership of the UAE for its constructive role in helping to defuse tensions between Pakistan and India. He appreciated the UAE’s positive role in promoting peace, dialogue and stability in the region.
Both sides expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral ties and ongoing engagements at all levels. The leaders agreed to maintain close coordination and continue working together to advance shared goals of regional peace and prosperity.
The Prime Minister reiterated his earlier invitation to the President of UAE to visit Pakistan.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Ataullah Tarar, SAPM Syed Tariq Fatemi were also present in the meeting.
Later in a post on X, the prime minister said, “Delighted to meet my dear brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during my official visit to the UAE. I thanked him for the UAE’s vital role in easing recent tensions between Pakistan and India.
“We reaffirmed our shared commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. Our deep-rooted ties built on trust and brotherhood, continue to grow stronger, especially in trade and investment. I look forward to welcoming His Highness to Pakistan soon,” he added.
Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived here on a daylong official visit to the United Arab Emirates, at the invitation of UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
At Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen Airport, the premier was warmly received by Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, brother of the UAE President and National Security Advisor, who accompanied him to the Presidential Palace.
Delighted to meet my dear brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan @MohamedBinZayed , during my official visit to the UAE.
I thanked him for the UAE’s vital role in easing recent tensions between Pakistan and India.
We reaffirmed our shared commitment to… pic.twitter.com/DF2q0qpP8k
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 12, 2025
Secretary General of the UAE Supreme National Security Council Ali Ahmed Al Shamsi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, and Pakistani diplomatic staff were also present at the airport to receive the prime minister.
The Pakistani delegation accompanied the premier, included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi.
