Mohamed Bin Zayed and Shahbaz Sharif hold talks at Qasr Al Shati' Palace on Saturday. WAM

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Pakistani Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, discussed advancing the longstanding relations between the two nations, and the prospects of propelling cooperation on various fronts as well as reviewed a number of regional and international issues of common concern.

This came as Sheikh Mohamed met at Qasr Al Shati' Palace on Saturday night with the Pakistani leader and wished him success in leading Pakistan towards further progress and prosperity over the coming period.

The two leaders exchanged greetings on the advent of Eid Al Fitr and wished progress and development to the Islamic world and all nations of the world.

Sheikh Mohammed emphasised on the historical relations between the two nations and the valuable contributions made by the Pakistani community in the UAE to the country's successful development drive.

He wished for permanent stability to prevail for the benefit of all peoples of the region, stressing UAE's support for all steps conducive to achieving peace and cooperation in the region and the whole world.

Shahbaz Sharif thanked Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed for the warm reception and congratulations on assuming the office of Prime Minister, commending the UAE's great support for his country in the development field.

He stressed his keenness to strengthen relations with the United Arab Emirates in various fields, and to exchange views on the latest developments in the region and the world.

The meeting was attended by Lt. General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Sheikh Theyab Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohammed Bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to UAE President, and Ali Bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council.

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