PM Shehbaz Sharif, UAE president exchange Eid greetings

ISLAMABAD (APP) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday had a telephonic conversation with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to convey warm greetings to him on the occasion of Eidul Azha.

The prime minister extended best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of the UAE.

Reaffirming the fraternal relations between Pakistan and UAE, the two leaders reiterated their mutual commitment to further expand and diversify special bilateral relations.

The UAE president reciprocated the greetings from the prime minister and extended best wishes to the people of Pakistan on Eid. The prime minister extended an invitation to the UAE President to visit Pakistan, which he accepted.

Pakistan and the UAE enjoy close fraternal ties for five decades that are rooted firmly in common belief, shared values, and culture. The UAE is Pakistan’s largest trading partner in the Middle East and a major source of investments.