Islamabad (TDI): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for the United Arab Emirates on Thursday for an official visit aimed at reaffirming Pakistan’s close ties with the Gulf nation and thanking its leadership for backing Islamabad during recent tensions with India.
The visit comes at a time when Pakistan is looking to deepen regional partnerships and expand economic cooperation.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the trip reflects the strong and historic relationship between the two countries, built on mutual respect and shared interests.
Shehbaz Sharif is leading a senior-level delegation that includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, along with several federal ministers and top officials.
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During his stay, he will hold talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, among other key figures.
Officials say the discussions will span a range of topics, from trade and investment to security and regional developments.
The visit is also expected to open new avenues for collaboration in energy, infrastructure, and workforce development.
Separately, the prime minister expressed satisfaction over a marked increase in remittances from overseas Pakistanis.
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According to official figures, the country received $3.7 billion in May alone, a 13.7% jump compared to the same month last year.
Total remittances for the current fiscal year have climbed to $34.9 billion, registering a nearly 29% rise over the previous year.
PM Shehbaz Sharif attributed the boost to growing confidence among expatriate Pakistanis in the government’s economic roadmap.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
