UAE Pakistan Presidents Discuss Bilateral Ties And Regional Developments

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Asif Ali Zardari held talks focused on strengthening UAE–Pakistan relations. The discussions covered economic, trade and investment cooperation. Both sides underlined that closer partnerships should support shared development goals and deliver practical benefits for people in the two countries.

During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness welcomed President Zardari, who is on a working visit to the UAE. His Highness thanked President Zardari for ongoing efforts to deepen UAE–Pakistan ties, which both leaders noted have been developing steadily across several sectors in recent years.

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A key focus of the talks was the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, or CEPA, currently under negotiation between the UAE and Pakistan. Both sides expressed hope that CEPA would represent a major step in UAE–Pakistan relations by broadening trade flows, encouraging investment, and increasing economic cooperation in line with national development strategies.

The two presidents also exchanged views on wider regional and international issues of concern to both governments. They stressed the need to support peace and stability through dialogue and diplomatic approaches. The talks highlighted how coordinated positions could help regional security and also reinforce global efforts to manage emerging crises.

His Highness noted that Pakistan’s current role as a member of the United Nations Security Council offers further scope for cooperation with the UAE. This coordination at the UN is seen by both sides as a way to back initiatives that support regional stability, strengthen international security, and reflect shared positions on key multilateral issues.

President Zardari reiterated Pakistan’s view of UAE–Pakistan relations as strong and developing. President Zardari underlined Pakistan’s interest in expanding cooperation, especially in economic fields that can create new partnership opportunities. The discussions also pointed to the importance of projects that encourage prosperity for both nations and support long-term sustainable growth.

The Qasr Al Bahr Majlis session was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Mohamed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Suroor bin Mohamed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.

Also present were Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President, along with several ministers, senior officials and guests. Members of the official delegation accompanying President Zardari also attended, underscoring the formal nature of the working visit and the shared intention to advance UAE–Pakistan relations across multiple areas.

With inputs from WAM