Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.
During the meeting, held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed the Pakistani Prime Minister's visit to the UAE and expressed his hopes that the official delegation visit will contribute towards strengthening ties between the countries, said the WAM news agency.
Sheikh Mohamed and Khan reviewed areas of cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan, and discussed the prospects of developing them in the trade and investment sectors, that best serve the interests of the two countries and their peoples.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual concern.
Sheikh Mohamed said that UAE-Pakistan ties are based on a strong history of cooperation and respect, expressing his hope that relations between the two countries will continue to prosper across all fields.
He added that the UAE, under the leadership of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is invested in strengthening relations with Pakistan and advancing cooperation in various fields so as to attain sustainable development, peace and security and promote the values of coexistence and tolerance across regional and global levels.
For his part, Khan emphasized his country's drive to develop and strengthen relations further with the UAE across multiple sectors.
The meeting also saw the two sides reiterate their support and cooperation efforts to confront terrorism and extremism that threaten the security and stability of nations and peoples.
