President Sheikh Mohamed reaches Islamabad on first official visit to Pakistan

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday arrived in Islamabad on an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. 

His Highness was received at Nour Khan Airbase by Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, along with a number of ministers and senior officials. 

As Sheikh Mohamed's aircraft entered Pakistani airspace, it was escorted by a formation of military jets in a gesture of welcome and respect.

Upon arrival, an official reception was held for Sheikh Mohamed.

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed arrives at the Nour Khan Airbase in Islamabad on Friday. Photo / X

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir greeted President Sheikh Mohamed as well, televised footage showed. Also present to welcome Sheikh Mohamed was Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

The national anthems of both countries were played, a 21-gun salute was fired, and an honour guard lined up to salute His Highness the President. 

Sheikh Mohamed greets General Asim Munir at the Nour Khan Airbase.

Military and traditional bands delivered ceremonial performances, while groups of children waving the flags of both nations lined the route. 

The accompanying delegation includes Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the UAE to Pakistan; along with a number of ministers and senior officials.