Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday held a telephone conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and conveyed warm greetings to him on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

The two leaders extended best wishes and prayers for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of the UAE and Pakistan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s deep appreciation to President Mohamed bin Zayed for the UAE’s consistent support to Pakistan and also reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support to the Emirates through thick and thin.

Recalling his “most productive” visit to the UAE in May 2024, the prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to transforming the fraternal and special ties between the two countries into an enduring and mutually beneficial strategic partnership, especially focused on trade and investment.

Emphasizing the significance of frequent high-level exchanges between the two countries, Prime Minister Shehbaz reiterated to the UAE president an invitation to undertake an official visit to Pakistan, at his earliest convenience.

In response, Sheikh Mohamed graciously conveyed his acceptance of the invitation and agreed to undertake an official visit to Pakistan at an early date.

Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact to advance their shared desire to take the brotherly and close ties between the two countries to even greater heights.