Overview
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday to review cooperation and shared priorities.
- The two leaders recalled December meetings in Islamabad and Rahim Yar Khan and agreed to maintain close, continuous contacts between Islamabad and Abu Dhabi.
- Shehbaz thanked the UAE for support during challenging periods and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen ties.
- UAE officials have said a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Pakistan is in the final stage, with goals to remove business obstacles and expand trade.
- Bilateral trade is reported at roughly $8–10 billion, the UAE has expressed intent to double it, and a 2.1 million-strong Pakistani diaspora in the Emirates remains a key pillar of the relationship.