President embarks on four-day UAE visit

ISLAMABAD:

President Asif Ali Zardari has arrived in Abu Dhabi on a four-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The president was received at the Presidential Flight Terminal of Zayed International Airport by UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi. First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi are accompanying the president on the visit.

Pakistan's ambassador to the UAE, Shafqat Ali Khan, was also present on the occasion. President Zardari's visit will continue until January 29.

During the visit, the president will hold meetings with the UAE leadership to review all aspects of bilateral relations. Discussions will focus

on trade, economic partnership, defence,

security, and the promotion of people-to-people contacts.