LAHORE: UAE Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi on Friday called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and her father Nawaz Sharif, just a day after Saudi Arabia`s Ambassador Nawaf Bin Saeed al-Maliki met them.

The Punjab government did not specify where these meetings took place, but a source said both the ambassadors met them at their residence in Murree.

Both Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz have been camping in Murree for the last several days to discuss `important legislation`.

They discussed with Ambassador Al-Zaabi on how to expand bilateral cooperation in fraternal relations, economic partnership, education, science and sustainable development.

`Relationship between Pakistan and UAE is not just diplomatic but a bond of hearts. Bilateral relations between Pakistan and UAE have always stood the test of time and circumstances, Mr Sharif said.

Maryam Nawaz said: `We are keen to further expand cooperation with the UAE in fields of education, research and environment. Visa-free entry for official and diplomatic passport holders between Pakistan and UAE is commendable,` she said, highlighting the need for increase in bilateral trade volume.