The UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in Pakistan for a one-day visit. The visit was official. During the visit, he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He also met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. Both sides agreed to boost cooperation.
First Official Visit as President
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan came to Pakistan at the request of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This was his first official visit as President of the UAE.
He landed at Noor Khan Airbase. He received a warm welcome. Pakistan Air Force jets flew overhead. JF-17 jets took part. They gave an aerial salute. This showed strong respect. It also showed close ties.
The Prime Minister and the UAE President held talks. The talks were detailed. They focused on better relations. Both leaders agreed to expand trade. They also agreed to boost investment.
Both sides agreed to work more in energy. They discussed roads and ports. They spoke about IT. They also spoke about new tech. These areas matter for growth.
Trade between Pakistan and the UAE is strong. Trade reached $10.1 billion in 2024–25. This shows steady progress.
Meetings
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting was formal. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar joined the talks. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was also present.
The visit showed mutual trust. It reflected long friendship. Leaders from both sides stressed close bonds.
Several moments stood out. The UAE President returned a salute. The salute was given by Field Marshal Asim Munir. This act showed brotherly ties. It also showed strong defense trust.
Return
After the visit, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan returned home. A statement confirmed the visit. It said the visit was at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Arab News reported on the visit. Pakistan sees the UAE as a close ally. The UAE is a key partner. It is Pakistan’s third-largest trading partner. China ranks first. The United States ranks second.
Pakistan wants stronger Gulf ties. Trade talks are ongoing. Many deals were signed in recent years.
In January 2024, Pakistan and the UAE signed major deals. The value was over $3 billion. The deals covered railways. They also covered economic zones. Large build projects were included.
Pakistan Signs $4 Billion Arms Deal with Libya’s LNA
Pakistan has drawn global focus. This followed the May conflict with India. After a defense deal with Saudi Arabia, another deal followed.
Pakistan signed a major arms deal with Libya. The value is over $4 billion. The buyer is the Libyan National Army. The LNA controls eastern Libya.
The deal followed a key meeting. The meeting took place in Benghazi. Field Marshal Asim Munir attended. He met Saddam Khalifa Haftar. Haftar is deputy head of the LNA.
Reuters reported the deal. Four Pakistani officials confirmed it. They spoke off record. The deal is sensitive.
This sale is one of the largest in Pakistan’s history.
Libya has faced division since 2011. That year, a NATO-backed revolt took place. It removed Muammar Gaddafi. Since then, rival groups have fought for control.
