ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussing regional stability and bilateral ties after ceasefire with India.
PM Shehbaz expressed heartfelt gratitude to the UAE for its diplomatic efforts to help de-escalate the recent crisis in South Asia. He praised the UAE’s constructive role in promoting peace in the region.
“The United Arab Emirates has always stood by Pakistan,” the Prime Minister said, reaffirming that Pakistan remains committed to peace in South Asia. “It is in this spirit that we agreed to a ceasefire understanding with India,” he added.
While renewing Pakistan’s resolve to maintain an environment of understanding, PM made it clear that the country would defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs.
He also stressed that Pakistan would never allow the Indus Waters Treaty to be challenged, reiterating its importance as a binding agreement.
The PM noted the warm and brotherly ties between Pakistan and the UAE, saying that bilateral cooperation—especially in the areas of economy and investment—had significantly improved over the past year. He reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the relationship into a mutually beneficial economic partnership.
On his part, President Al Nahyan appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace and welcomed the ceasefire understanding with India. He reaffirmed the UAE’s support for peace and stability in South Asia.