UAE and Pakistan discuss economic collaboration and regional stability

UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed an interest in deepening collaboration with Pakistan across the mining, minerals, and agriculture sectors. During a private visit to the Rahimyar Khan region on Sunday, the UAE leader met with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif to discuss strengthening ties between the two nations.

According to Radio Pakistan, cited by news agency PTI, the discussions spanned economic cooperation, regional stability, climate change, and shared interests on the global stage. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to boost economic, political, and cultural relationships.

The UAE President highlighted UAE's keen interest in collaborating with Pakistan in the mining, minerals, and agriculture sectors".

He praised Pakistan's progress towards economic stability under Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership, reaffirming the UAE's dedication to fostering people-to-people connections and shared prosperity.

Sharif also commended UAE’s visionary leadership and acknowledged its pivotal role as a development and investment partner for Pakistan. He underscored Pakistan’s readiness to strengthen ties in renewable energy, technology, trade, infrastructure, and skills development.

Expressing gratitude for UAE’s consistent support during critical times, particularly in humanitarian and development efforts, Shehbaz highlighted the importance of continued collaboration to address shared challenges.

The meeting concluded with both leaders pledging to work closely on issues of mutual interest, with a shared vision of fostering peace and progress in the region. Their joint resolve to expand cooperation in priority sectors sets a promising path for the future of bilateral relations.