Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, this evening.
The Prime Minister conveyed heartfelt condolences to the UAE President on the sad demise of his beloved uncle Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan and prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul as well as patience for the Royal Family to bear this irreparable loss.
The Prime Minister said that the people of Pakistan have always held the UAE Royal Family in high esteem and respect, particularly lauding the leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was a great friend of Pakistan.
The UAE President thanked the Prime Minister for the telephone call.
Both leaders reaffirmed their resolve to enhance bilateral ties between the two brotherly countries.
They also agreed to meet soon at a mutually convenient date.
