ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed on a daylong official visit to the United Arab Emirates, following an invitation from the UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The Prime Minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi.

During the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with the UAE leadership, including a bilateral meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen bilateral ties.

A wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest and concern will be discussed during the high-level interactions.

The prime minister’s visit will serve to further strengthen the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and the UAE, deepen economic ties, and foster multifaceted collaboration.