ABU DHABI: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan while in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on official business. Bilawal spoke during the event and expressed his pleasure at meeting Abdullah. The two dignitaries discussed the two countries’ relations as well as the regional and global situations. Bilawal also praised Abdullah for Pakistan’s unwavering support through difficult times from his nation. According to a press release from the Foreign Office, the foreign minister sent his condolences to the family of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who passed away on July 27, 2023. The two foreign ministers reviewed their bilateral ties with Pakistan and the UAE and shared their perspectives on local and international trends.
They expressed satisfaction over bilateral multidimensional cooperation including in trade, investment, energy, information technology and infrastructure. They reaffirmed their joint resolve to strengthen mutually rewarding economic ties.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari thanked the leadership of the UAE for its consistent and unwavering support to Pakistan in difficult times.
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan appreciated the valuable contributions made by the Pakistani community in the development of the UAE.
Earlier, Foreign Minister participated in the unveiling of the wax figure of late Prime Minister of Pakistan Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto at Madame Tussauds in Dubai.
In his remarks on the occasion, he spoke about the legacy of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto as the first female prime minister from the Muslim World who continued to inspire youth, women and democratic movements around the world.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had reached the United Arab Emirates on an official visit a day before Sunday.
Top ranking UAE officials and Ambassador of Pakistan Faisal Niaz Tirmizi received Bilawal at the airport.