Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized on enhancing economic ties with the United Arab Emirates in areas such as energy, minerals, IT, railways, and aviation. He was talking to UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi who paid a courtesy call on him in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister invited increased UAE investments in key sectors to support Pakistan’s economic growth and stability. Expressing his satisfaction at the volume of bilateral trade between the two sides, Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged the UAE’s consistent support for Pakistan in times of need, including humanitarian assistance and developmental projects.

Ambassador Al Zaabi expressed the UAE’s firm resolve and keen interest to deepen its partnership with Pakistan across all spheres.