Crown prince of Abu Dhabi arrives in Pakistan on day-long visit

• Prime Minister Imran Khan received the crown prince at Nur Khan Airbase.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces his Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Pakistan on Thursday on a day-long visited.

He is accompanied by a high-level delegation. Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan received the crown prince at Nur Khan Airbase. Other officials including Energy Minister Omar Ayub Khan were also there to receive the visitors.

According to a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, his Highness will have a one-on-one meeting with the PM. This will be followed by a luncheon hosted by the PM.

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The exchange of views between the two leaders will cover bilateral matters and regional and international issues of common interest. The statement added that this visit by the crown prince will contribute to further enhancement of 'multi-faceted collaboration between Pakistan and the UAE'.

"Frequent exchange of high-level visits between Pakistan and the UAE is reflective of the importance that the two countries attach to their fraternal ties. The visit illustrates the strength and substance of the Pakistan-UAE special relationship, based on commonalities of faith, cultural affinities, and a shared resolve to take mutual cooperation to a new level," the statement further said.