President confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz upon commander of UAE Naval Forces

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon Staff Major General Humaid Abdulla Alremeithi, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, at a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday.

Later, during a meeting with the Commander, President Zardari said the award was in recognition of his outstanding services and contributions. He added that the Commander’s visit reflected the enduring fraternal ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. These ties, he noted, stand as a testament to the shared commitment of both countries to deepen cooperation in all fields. Highlighting the strong defence and security partnership between Pakistan and the UAE, the President expressed satisfaction over the active participation of the UAE Navy in Aman Dialogue-25 and Exercise Aman-25. He appreciated the confidence the UAE Navy has placed in the professional expertise of the Pakistan Navy. He further assured that the Pakistan Navy remains ready to support the UAE Navy’s manpower requirements in the future as well.

President Zardari emphasised the importance of further enhancing collaboration between the two naval forces. He stated that Pakistan and the UAE enjoy extraordinary and exemplary relations. These are rooted in history and strengthened by enduring people-to-people bonds. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to continue working closely with the UAE to further strengthen these brotherly ties.

Commander Alremeithi informed the President that he shares close ties with Pakistan. He recalled spending four years in the country while completing his graduation from the Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi. The ceremony was attended by Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Defence; Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, former Speaker of the National Assembly; Nayyar Hussain Bukhari, former Chairman of the Senate; and the Chief of the Naval Staff.