Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, 12 June 2025.
The visit highlights the deep-rooted fraternal relations between Pakistan and the UAE, built on mutual trust, shared values, and close cooperation in multiple sectors.
The prime minister will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, federal ministers, and other senior officials.
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During the visit, Shehbaz will hold high-level engagements with the UAE leadership, including a bilateral meeting with the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
According to the Foreign Office, a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest and concern will be discussed during the interactions.
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The visit aims to further deepen economic cooperation, strengthen political understanding, and foster multifaceted collaboration across sectors including trade, investment, energy, and labour.
In a statement, the Foreign Office said the visit is a manifestation of Pakistan’s and the UAE’s shared commitment to enhancing their strategic partnership.
Both sides are expected to explore new avenues for collaboration, while reinforcing their long-standing cordial ties.
Shehbaz also held telephone conversations with several world leaders on the occasion of Eidul Azha. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, unity within the Muslim Ummah, and stronger bilateral cooperation.
The discussions served to extend festive greetings and promote shared values of solidarity and mutual respect among nations.
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Earlier, Shehbaz undertook a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The visit coincided with Eidul Azha and aimed to express Pakistan’s appreciation for the Kingdom’s constructive role in easing tensions between Pakistan and India during their recent conflict.
The prime minister was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including senior ministers and officials, reflecting the importance Islamabad placed on the visit.
In May, Shehbaz Sharif concluded a six-day tour of Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan.
That tour was undertaken to consolidate regional ties and personally thank the leadership of those nations for their support during the crisis with India.
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The trip concluded in Tajikistan, where the prime minister participated in the International Conference on Glaciers in Dushanbe, reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to regional cooperation on climate issues.
Both diplomatic engagements were described by the Foreign Office as part of Pakistan’s broader effort to bolster strategic partnerships, strengthen economic relations, and reinforce solidarity within the region.
