DUBAI, Sept 20 (DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Sunday condoled with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, on the sad demise of his son Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.UAE Minister for Culture, Youth and Community Affairs Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan and the Minister of State for Financial Affairs Sheikh Obaid Humaid Al Tayer received the Prime Minister and his delegation at the Royal Airport Dubai.

The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar, Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi.

Ambassador of Pakistan in UAE Asif Durrani, Consul General Javid Jalil Khattak, Special Envoy to the Prime Minister for Overseas Investment Javed Malik and other senior officials of the embassy and Consulate General were also present at the reception.

The Prime Minister visited the Za’abeel Palace for condolence with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit is an expression of solidarity and deep love of the leadership and people of Pakistan.

Pakistan and UAE enjoy cordial relations which are rooted in common culture, history and brotherhood. DNA