QUETTA, Sept 21: Chief Minister Jam Mohammad Yousuf has said that Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have cordial relations and their friendship will stand the test of time.

Expressing his views for sending relief goods for the rain and flood victims of Kharan district, he thanked the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahian.

He said the UAE had played a very important role in the socio-economic development of Pakistan and financed many projects including education institutions, hospitals and construction of roads.

The chief minister hoped that with the passage of time the cordial relations between them would further strengthened.