UAE President arrives in Pakistan on official visit, marking a fresh boost to bilateral ties as His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan touched down in Islamabad to a high‑profile welcome led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior officials.
UAE President arrives in Pakistan on official visit: Ceremonial welcome
As the UAE President arrives in Pakistan on official visit, Sheikh Mohamed’s aircraft was escorted by a formation of Pakistani military jets upon entering the country’s airspace, in a symbolic gesture of respect and friendship.
At Nur Khan Airbase, an official reception featured the national anthems of both nations, a 21‑gun salute, an honour guard, and military and traditional bands, while children lined the route waving UAE and Pakistani flags.
UAE President arrives in Pakistan on official visit with senior delegation
The visit sees Sheikh Mohamed accompanied by a high‑level delegation including Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi, and a number of ministers and senior officials.
The trip underlines the importance Abu Dhabi and Islamabad place on deepening strategic, economic and people‑to‑people links through regular high‑level engagement.
Gulf Repost reports when the UAE President arrives in Pakistan on official visit, unpacking what high‑level receptions, defence symbolism and delegation make‑up mean for UAE–Pakistan relations.
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