hief guest at a reception hosted by Ambassador of Pakistan Mr. Asif Durrani in celebration of Pakistan's National Day. The reception was attended by large number of senior UAE officials, heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of the Pakistani community in the UAE.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Asif Durrani recalled the struggle of the nation's forefathers and saluted their vision, under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, to establish a separate homeland for the Muslims of South Asia.
He said that Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have deep-rooted,historic, fraternal relations that began with the creation of the UAE and that have gone from strength to strength with each passing year. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif accords highest priority to Pakistan's relations with the UAE, particularly in trade and investment, he said.
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates cooperate closely in a wide range of issues ranging from economy, investment, trade, and labour to education,defense, and culture.On this occasion, the Ambassador invited investors to enter Pakistani markets and benefit from the attractive investment policies of the present government. Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), the apex body of engineers and contractors from Pakistan and co-sponsor of the reception, arranged an exhibition showcasing their products and services.During the reception, students of Pakistani schools in Abu Dhabi presented a cultural performance which included folk dances and tableau.
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