UAE President His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.

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

According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), the two sides held discussions on the UAE-Pakistan bilateral relations and ways to deepen cooperation in defence affairs for the mutual benefit of their nations.

Meanwhile, Bahrain’s National Guard President General His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa received Adjutant General at the Pakistani Army Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik.

The meeting discussed topics of common interest, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

National Guard President praised the continuous prosperity of the Bahraini-Pakistani relations, including exchanging expertise, and implementing joint exercises.

The Pakistani General expressed his appreciation to National Guard President for his interest in developing bilateral cooperation.