President returns home

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan returned to the UAE on Saturday, following a private visit to Pakistan.

Sheikh Khalifa was received by Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President's Representative, General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.

Among those who also received the President were Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Surour bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, Sheikh Dhiyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Omar bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Etihad Airways, Dr Sheikh Saeed bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan, Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, Pilot Staff-Brigadier Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Nahyan and a number of senior officials.

Sheikh Khalifa was accompanied by Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Region, Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Executive Council Member, Mohammed Habroush Al Suweidi, Advisor to the President, Ahmed Juma Al Za'abi, Deputy Minister for Presidential Affairs and a number of top officials.

UAE President meets Pakistani Prime Minister

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, at the end of his private visit to Pakistan.

Sheikh Khalifa extended thanks and appreciation to the leadership, government and people of Pakistan for the warm reception that he has received, wishing continuous progress and welfare for Pakistan's government and people.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them in all domains, expressing their satisfaction with the current state of bilateral relations and the progress made in cooperation in various areas, which is reflected in strong ties between the two friendly peoples.

Sheikh Khalifa described the relations between the UAE and Pakistan as "Distinguished and Developing", and stressed the importance for the two sides to continue their role for the benefit of the mutual interest as well as bolstering understanding and cooperation.

President Khalifa emphasised UAE's keenness for continuous support to Pakistani people, which would enable them to achieve development, stability and welfare in various domains.

They also exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual interest on the regional and international arenas.

On his part, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed his thanks and appreciation for overall UAE support in a number of projects in various provinces and the humanitarian assistance for Pakistan.

He also lauded Sheikh Khalifa's wisdom and leadership which enabled the UAE and its people to achieve their goals drawing attention of the whole world, thanks to the unprecedented cultural development in the country, citing that the Pakistani people carries love, appreciation and pride for the Emirati leadership, government and people.

Among those who attended the meeting were Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler`s Representative in the Eastern Region, Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Executive Council Member, Mohammed Habroush Al Suweidi, Advisor to the President, Ahmed Juma Al Za'abi, Deputy Minister for Presidential Affairs, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, Isa Abdullah Al Basha Al Nuaimi, a number of Sheikhs and key officials who were accompanying the UAE President.

From the Pakistani side, Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and a number of senior officials in the province were present.

Following the meeting, Sheikh Khalifa left Rahim Yar Khan, after his private visit to Pakistan.

Sheikh Khalifa was seen off by Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, a number of UAE citizens in Pakistan, Punjab province Chief Minister, a number of top Pakistani officials and the UAE Ambassador to Pakistan.

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