President Zardari has arrived in the United Arab Emirates for a four-day official visit. The visit aims to strengthen ties between Pakistan and the UAE. The trip will continue from January 26 to January 29.
Officials confirmed that President Zardari landed in Abu Dhabi on Monday night. UAE Justice Minister Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi welcomed him at Zayed International Airport. Senior officials from both countries attended the reception.
First Lady Assefa Bhutto-Zardari is traveling with the president. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is also part of the delegation. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Shafqat Ali Khan, was present at the airport.
Soon after arrival, President Zardari met the UAE justice minister. The meeting took place at the presidential flight terminal. Officials said the discussion focused on goodwill and cooperation.
The Foreign Office shared details earlier in the day. It said President Zardari would hold high-level meetings with the UAE leadership. The talks will review the full range of bilateral relations.
Trade and economic cooperation will remain a key topic. Both sides plan to discuss people-to-people ties as well. Officials said the leaders would also review regional and global matters.
The visit follows recent exchanges between both countries. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Pakistan last month. During that visit, leaders held wide-ranging talks on future cooperation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Al Nahyan met again in Rahim Yar Khan on December 30. They discussed new ways to expand ties in many sectors. These included trade, energy, and investment.
Officials said the current visit reflects strong relations between the two nations. They described the ties as brotherly and long-standing. The goal is to turn friendship into a strong partnership.
President Zardari is leading a high-level delegation. The team includes senior ministers and officials. They will attend meetings and official events during the visit.
One key area will be labor cooperation. Pakistan and the UAE plan to improve facilities for Pakistani workers. On January 13, both sides agreed on a pre-immigration clearance deal.
This agreement will help Pakistani nationals traveling to the UAE. It will speed up entry and reduce delays at airports. Read our full news on What Are the Seven Key Bills President Zardari Just Approved? to learn about the new laws signed by the president.
Analysts say the visit comes at an important time. Pakistan seeks more investment and trade support. The UAE remains one of Pakistan’s key partners in the region.
President Zardari is expected to meet senior leaders in Abu Dhabi. The talks may lead to new agreements and future visits.
Officials said the visit will deepen trust and cooperation. Both sides hope to strengthen economic growth and regional stability.
