Times of Islamabad

UAE crown prince departs after completing one day visit

UAE crown prince departs after completing one day visit

ISLAMABAD – Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAEArmed Forces Sheikh Muhamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sunday departed here aftercompleting his one-day visit.During his visit, the crown prince met Prime Minister Imran Khan and helddelegation level talks wherein the two sides discussed the strengthening ofbilateral ties and cooperation.Minister for Power Omer Ayub khan and senior government officers saw offthe crown prince and his delegation at the Airbase.The static guards of the Pakistan Air Force presented salute to the guest.Before departure, the crown prince was presented a photo album carryingphotos depicting his engagements during the visit.Earlier in a formal welcome ceremony held at PM House, he was given guardof honour and JF-17 Thunder jets performed flypast.On his arrival, the prime minister received the dignitary and also drovehim from the airbase to PM Office, keeping aside the protocol.The crown prince had last visited Pakistan in January 2007.According to Foreign office, this was the third interaction between theleadership of Pakistan and UAE in less than three months, which was atestimony to the special nature of our brotherly relations with thisimportant GCC country.