The UAE and Pakistan confirm in a joint statement their endeavor to strengthen their strategic partnership

Abu Dhabi, January 13: The UAE and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan affirmed their keenness to intensify joint consultation and coordination in order to strengthen their strategic partnership, especially in the economic, trade and cultural fields, and to develop joint projects.
The following is the text of the joint statement issued by the two countries on the occasion of the visit paid by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, to the UAE:
// His Excellency Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, paid a visit to the United Arab Emirates on January 12-13 at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him.” This is the third visit by the Prime Minister to the state since taking office.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the state of Shahbaz Sharif held a meeting during which they discussed strengthening bilateral relations and exchanging views on political and security issues in the region. Humanity.
The Pakistani Prime Minister thanked His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the support provided by the UAE to his country during the recent floods in Pakistan, especially through an air bridge established for this purpose .. And based on the friendly relations that bind them For decades, the two countries expressed their joint solidarity in various conditions.
The two sides agreed to intensify consultation and coordination with the aim of strengthening partnership and strategic cooperation, especially in the field of information and communication technology, and to work together to bridge the digital divide.
The UAE and Pakistan affirmed their deep-rooted historical relations and their endeavor to achieve regional and global peace and security. The two sides expressed their satisfaction at the convergence of views on a range of regional and global issues.
In order to develop tangible and meaningful bilateral cooperation in the main fields, the two sides agreed to intensify consultations and coordination in order to strengthen their strategic partnership.
The two sides signed memorandums of understanding in the areas of combating human trafficking, news exchange and cooperation between the diplomatic academies of both countries.