President of the United Arab Emirates and Pakistani Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations

This commitment underlines the deep historical ties and mutual friendship that bind the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan.

The two leaders also reviewed regional and international issues of mutual interest, including developments in the Middle East and the crisis in the Gaza Strip.

The meeting underscored the critical need for sustainable channels to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza and the urgency of establishing a lasting ceasefire.

They emphasized the need for international action to establish a clear path towards achieving comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the region, thus ensuring the preservation of regional and global peace and stability.

The meeting also addressed the importance of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting its role in finding sustainable solutions and practical ways to accelerate climate action.

Kakar expressed gratitude for the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and the UAE. He thanked Sheikh Mohamed for sustained support to the development of the UAE and impactful initiatives in Pakistan, especially in the fields of health, education and development.

Sheikh Mohamed and Kakar witnessed the exchange of MoUs in various fields including banking and financial services, energy, food and agriculture, logistics, mining, port operations and water treatment. The memos were exchanged on behalf of the United Arab Emirates by Mohamed Hassan. Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment, and on the Pakistani side, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Minister of Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs.

The meeting and exchange ceremony were attended by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Ministry of the Presidential Court; Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Supreme National Security Council; Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investments; Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem AlZaab, ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Islamabad; as well as the accompanying delegation of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, made up of several ministers and senior officials.