Dubai, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, met with the Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of AD Ports Group, Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, during his official visit to the United Arab Emirates. The meeting focused on investment opportunities and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE.

President Zardari described AD Ports Group’s investments as a key pillar of Pakistan–UAE economic collaboration. He highlighted the group’s ongoing investment at Karachi Port, calling it vital for enhancing port capacity, operational efficiency, and regional competitiveness.

The meeting was attended by First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Member of the National Assembly and Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.

The President appreciated AD Ports Group’s long-term investment and growing role in Pakistan’s maritime and logistics sector. Both sides agreed to expand port infrastructure and promote trade activities aligned with modern and innovative practices.

President Zardari welcomed the establishment of AD Ports Group’s representative office in Islamabad, stating that it would strengthen Pakistan’s maritime trade alongside overall economic growth.

Concluding the meeting, the President commended the group’s cooperation in digitalization and customs facilitation initiatives aimed at improving trade efficiency and operational performance.