President Asif Ali Zardari will depart for a four-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates. The visit will take place from January 26 to 29, according to the Foreign Office. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation.
During the visit, President Zardari will hold meetings with the UAE leadership. Talks will review the full scope of bilateral relations between the two countries. Special focus will be given to trade, economic cooperation, and people-to-people ties.
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The discussions will also cover regional and international matters of mutual interest. Officials said both sides aim to strengthen coordination on shared challenges. The visit is expected to advance diplomatic engagement.
The Foreign Office noted that the visit follows UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s trip to Pakistan last month. It reflects strong brotherly relations and a shared commitment to deeper partnership. Leaders previously held substantive talks to boost long-standing ties.
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Earlier meetings between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the UAE president explored cooperation across multiple sectors. Additionally, both countries agreed on a pre-immigration clearance deal for Pakistani visitors. This step aims to ease travel and enhance bilateral mobility.