On August 14
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him,” sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency Dr. Arif Alvi, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on the occasion of his country’s independence anniversary.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him”, also sent a similar cable of congratulations to President Dr. Arif Alawi.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum sent a similar congratulatory message to Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.