ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will seek a fresh economic package for his country from the United Arab Emirates during his two-day visit there, broadcaster ARY News reported today, citing sources.
Sharif will also seek deferment of a US$2 billion (RM8.7 billion) loan repayment to the UAE due in the coming weeks and hold talks on finalising a US$2 billion investment in Pakistan during his visit to the country today and tomorrow, the report said.
Pakistan’s information ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters.
Sharif said his visit was aimed at building further on his previous conversation with UAE’s President Mohamed Bin Zayed.
“We share a resolve & understanding that the continuous efforts need to be made to further strengthen trade, investment & economic relations,” he said on Twitter. — Reuters
