Finance Minister calls on United Arab Emirates Prime Minister

Islamabad, February 04, 2014 (PPI-OT): The Federal Minister for Finance, Economic Affairs, Revenue and Statistics Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar delivered a letter from Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates in Dubai today when he called on him at the Royal Palace.

The Finance Minister discussed matters of bilateral interests with Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum and lauded the excellent fraternal relations and special bonds of friendship existing between the two countries. Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar said that the government and people of Pakistan look forward to the early visit of Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid to Pakistan.

Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the UAE and Pakistan have always supported each other. He appreciated the invaluable contribution and role of Pakistanis in the development of UAE and expressed the hope that the fraternal bilateral relations would be further strengthened in the months and years ahead.

The Finance Minister also conveyed the best wishes and prayers of the people of Pakistan for the good health and long life of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.

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