UAE leaders have offered their congratulations to Pakistan on its 75th Independence Day.
President Sheikh Mohamed sent a message of support to Pakistani counterpart Dr Arif Alvi to mark the occasion.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, sent similar notes to President Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The UAE and Pakistan enjoy long-standing ties, spanning decades.
President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday received a call from Mr Sharif, in which they discussed bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them in various fields.
Mr Sharif expressed his thanks to Sheikh Mohamed for the economic and development support provided to Pakistan from the UAE.
He also praised positive progress witnessed in bilateral trade and economic relations.
Sheikh Mohamed spoke of the strong UAE-Pakistan ties and wished Pakistan and its people further progress and development.
Earlier this month, the UAE announced plans to invest $1 billion in Pakistani companies in various economic sectors.
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