Sharjah24 - WAM: President Dr. Arif Alvi has congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his election as President of the United Arab Emirates.

"Pakistan values its fraternal relations with UAE," the President said in a tweet. "I hope under his leadership fraternal relations between the two countries will be further strengthened."

"It is hoped that the UAE will make further progress under your leadership," the President added.