ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (NNI): Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived to a warm welcome in Islamabad on Thursday.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto were present at the airport to welcome the distinguished guest amid rain.
PM Shehbaz Sharif held an umbrella over his head in order to protect the royal guest from the UAE.
The Crown Prince tried to take the umbrella in his hands but the prime minister declined saying “You are our guest.”
Sheikh Khaled is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers and senior officials, as well as prominent business leaders, the Foreign Office said in a statement.
This visit underscores the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and reflects the shared commitment to further strengthen bilateral economic partnership.
During the visit, the crown prince will engage in wide-ranging interactions with the leadership of Pakistan, to exchange views on matters of mutual interest, reinforce historical bonds and promote economic as well as investment cooperation.
Several agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) will be signed during the visit to bolster the existing robust framework for long-term collaboration in multifaceted sectors.
“These commitments are expected to open new opportunities for joint ventures and projects aimed at furthering economic cooperation between both the countries and their peoples,” the statement read.
Pakistan and the UAE have always enjoyed a relationship characterised by mutual respect, trust, and shared aspirations, the FO spokesperson added.
“The visit of Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan demonstrates the commitment of two countries to elevate the cooperation, reflective of a growing partnership and robust people-to-people linkages,” it concluded. NNI
