ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has received UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad.

Ambassador Al Zaabi emphasised the importance of strengthening friendly bilateral relations, especially as the two countries share common religious traditions and values with strong historical ties established by the UAE’s founding father, Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Prime Minister Abbasi appreciated the UAE for its continued support to Pakistan in promoting economic development, social welfare and humanitarian assistance, and also for supporting the education and health sectors as well as the development of infrastructure, especially in remote areas.