President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived here on Friday (December 26, 2025) on his first official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Mr. Al Nahyan, who is on a day-long visit, was received at the Nur Khan airbase by Prime Minister Shehbaz. According to a statement by the Foreign Office (FO), this is Mr. Al Nahyan's first official visit to Pakistan as the UAE President and he is accompanied by a high-level delegation. Pakistan and the UAE have close ties, and the visit will further strengthen the longstanding relations between the two countries. Both countries collaborate on defence, energy, and investment projects, with the UAE frequently providing financial aid and humanitarian assistance to Pakistan.

Source: The Hindu December 26, 2025 16:21 UTC