President Sheikh Mohamed sent messages of congratulations to Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday to celebrate the country's 77th Independence Day.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages.
Sheikh Mohammed later shared a message of goodwill towards the leadership and people of Pakistan, highlighting the UAE’s commitment to working with the Islamic nation in the future.
“I extend my warm congratulations to the leadership and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of its 77th Independence Day,” he wrote on X.
“As Pakistan continues its journey towards progress and stability, the UAE reiterates its steadfast commitment to strengthening our collaboration, exploring new opportunities for growth, and working together to build a future of prosperity and success.
“Happy Independence Day to our Pakistani friends.”
It follows a grand celebration to mark the occasion, held at Dubai World Trade Centre on Sunday.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, along with Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan's ambassador to the UAE, and dignitaries and diplomats were in attendance.
More than 10,000 people attended, as Sheikh Nahyan highlighted the deep-rooted ties between the two nations.
“Our cultural, political, commercial and people-to-people linkages are deeply rooted in shared values and beliefs, and provide a strong and stable foundation for our close relations, now and in the future,” he said.
“We also have hope and strong resolve for achieving progress and peace in all corners of the world. We are determined to take advantage of the emerging and growing special place of both Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates in world affairs.”
The UAE and Pakistan share a longstanding relationship, bolstered by strategic partnerships and economic ties.
Since its establishment in 1971 by UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the country has been a major supporter of development in Pakistan.
The UAE recently committed $10 billion in investment to the country, state news agency Wam reported.
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