Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan—UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed the ties between the two countries and discussed ways to enhance cooperation.
Mohamed bin Zayed arrived in the Pakistani city of Rahim Yar Khan during his visit to country that was ravaged by one the most devastating floods in history.
Sharif stressed that Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit represents a strong drive towards developing the relations of the two countries.
The two parties discussed various cooperation paths especially in the fields of economy, trade and development, which are in line with the two countries’ sustainability objectives, WAM reported.
They also discussed several issues of common interest, and exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Sharif appreciated the UAE for its continuous support to Pakistan, especially in the development fields.
The UAE on Jan 12 agreed to roll over $2 billion owed by Pakistan and provide the country with an extra loan of $1 billion.
The agreement comes as Pakistan grapples with a major foreign exchange crisis, holding enough reserves to pay for just three weeks of imports.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the UAE on Jan 12 for talks with top Gulf officials to seek help for the battered economy.
The meeting today was attended by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security and Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan.