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UAE President receives Pakistan's Army Chief

Saturday, 11 February 2023 10:04

By ARN News Staff

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, at Qasr Al Mushrif.

They held discussions on the UAE-Pakistan bilateral relations and ways to deepen cooperation in defence affairs for the mutual benefit of their nations.

General Munir extended his heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Mohamed on the passing of his mother-in-law, Sheikha Maryam bint Abdullah bin Sulayem Al Falasi, and also on behalf of President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan.

The meeting was attended by several senior officials from both countries.

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