Malik Waqar
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions on Tuesday to explore ways of enhancing bilateral ties and fostering mutual interests.
The meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir. The leaders focused on deepening cooperation across economic, trade, and development sectors, areas that align with both nations’ vision for sustainable growth and prosperity.
The discussions also provided an opportunity to highlight the importance of the World Governments Summit in shaping global governance trends. The summit offers actionable strategies to help governments better prepare for global transformations and accelerate development.
Both sides exchanged views on regional and international issues, particularly developments in the Middle East, underscoring the significance of collaborative efforts to ensure long-term peace and stability in the region.
PM Shehbaz also held a series of high-level meetings with leaders from the Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kuwait, to discuss enhancing bilateral relations in a variety of sectors, including trade, defence, and regional cooperation.
PM met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai, marking their first in-person interaction.
The leaders discussed strengthening ties in trade, defence, and education, and agreed to explore new opportunities for cooperation. They also highlighted historical connections between the two nations, with Dissanayake recalling the 1996 Cricket World Cup final in Lahore.
“We are committed to increasing high-level exchanges and building on the goodwill between our countries,” PM Shehbaz said.
Moreover, the PM met with Željka Cvijanovic, Chairperson of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency, to discuss enhancing trade and economic ties.
PM Shehbaz expressed support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European Union membership and its potential as a regional hub, offering new opportunities for Pakistani goods in the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
“I look forward to further promoting relations between our countries, especially in trade and investment,” Cvijanovic remarked.
The PM also met Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a strong economic partnership and reviewed regional issues, including the ongoing situation in Gaza.
“The ceasefire in Gaza must be fully implemented immediately, and humanitarian assistance for the people of Palestine must be accelerated,” they agreed.
The meetings underscored Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to enhance its diplomatic and economic relations with key global and regional players, aiming for sustainable development and peace.
