Zardari, UAE counterpart discuss ways to boost strategic partnership

Two leaders explore new opportunities in trade and people-to-people exchanges

ISLAMABAD:

President Asif Ali Zardari and UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday discussed ways to further deepen the longstanding and brotherly relations between Pakistan and the UAE.

President Asif Ali Zardari, accompanied by a high-level delegation, met with the UAE President in Abu Dhabi during an official visit to the UAE, President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release.

The two leaders reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and explored new opportunities in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, technology and people-to-people exchanges, highlighting the significant potential for expanding economic and strategic partnership.

President Zardari highlighted the significance of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's recent visit to Pakistan and expressed appreciation for the UAE's continued support for strengthening bilateral ties.

The meeting was attended by First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari MNA, Chairman People's Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi and Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE.

Both sides also exchanged views on a range of regional and international developments and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development.

President Zardari's visit underscored the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between Pakistan and the UAE.

AD Ports Group

President Asif Ali Zardari appreciated AD Ports Group's long-term investment and growing role in Pakistan's maritime and logistics sector, describing it as a key pillar of Pakistan-UAE economic cooperation.

He highlighted the group's ongoing investments at Karachi Port as instrumental in enhancing port capacity, efficiency, and regional competitiveness.

Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi,Tuesday, paid a courtesy call on the president in Abu Dhabi, President's Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release.

The meeting was attended by First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari MNA, Chairman People's Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE.

Both sides agreed that the expansion and modernisation of port infrastructure would strengthen trade flows and support Pakistan's broader economic development and country's seaborne trade.

The president welcomed the establishment of AD Ports Group's Representative Office in Islamabad and appreciated the group's collaboration on digital and customs facilitation initiatives aimed at improving trade efficiency.