Qureshi's recent visit to UAE will help further strengthen bilateral ties in diverse fields: FO.

ISLAMABAD -- Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi's visit to the United Arab Emirates provided another opportunity to Pakistan and the UAE to reaffirm their commitment towards strengthening their ties, in particular in the areas of trade and investment.

A statement issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on conclusion of the Foreign Minister's two day visit to the UAE, said that during the visit, the Foreign Minister called on His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai and met His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the UAE. Foreign Minister Qureshi paid homage at the tomb of founder of the UAE His Highness (late) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and offered prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. During his stay, the Foreign Minister also visited Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai and interacted with local and international media.

The statement says that the long-standing fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE are marked by frequent high-level visits from both sides, which serve to provide impetus to their close bilateral cooperation. Over the years, the two countries have signed a number of agreements in diverse fields which provide a strong framework for enhancing their mutually beneficial...