Islamabad, 2 December 2023 (TDI): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan extended the heartiest felicitation to the people and government of the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of their National Day.
The National Day of the UAE is celebrated on 2nd December every year. The date marks the historic event of the unification of all seven Emirates into one nation. It is a time of year when all locals and expatriates gather to celebrate.
On the day of 2nd December 1971, the rulers of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Al-Ain, Sharjah, and Umm Al-Quwain agreed to unite as one country. On February 2nd 1972, Ras Al Khaimah decided to join as the seventh Emirate.
The unification of the seven Emirates as the United Arab Emirates was under the guidance of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (Late), who became the nation’s first President. Since then every year this day has been celebrated as the United Arab Emirates National Day across the nation.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwar-Ul-Haq Kakar expressed his felicitation to the government and the people of the United Arab Emirates.
He said that he is delighted to be in Dubai for the 28th United Nations Conference of Parties (COP-28) on this historic day. He added that Pakistan is proud of the remarkable progress of our Emirati brothers.
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Continuing his remarks, he said that we salute the wisdom and sagacity of the Late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan who laid the foundation of the United Arab Emirates.
He also applauded the leadership of President Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister Sheikh Muhammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum in transforming the UAE into a global hub of trade, tourism, and technology.
He concluded that Pakistan would remain an enduring partner of the UAE in this exciting journey towards progress and Prosperity. Long live Pakistan-UAE friendship!
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