- PM Shehbaz reaffirms deep-rooted fraternal Pak-UAE ties built on shared history, mutual respect, as well as strong cultural and economic linkages
- Emphasizes need for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and people-to-people contacts
- Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan reiterates UAE’s resolve to deepen bilateral ties and explore new avenues of collaboration
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reiterated Pakistan’s strong desire to elevate the excellent political ties between Pakistan and the UAE to a mutually beneficial economic partnership during a call on paid by UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The UAE DPM who was on an official visit to Islamabad called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here at the Prime Minister House, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said.
During the meeting, the prime minister reaffirmed the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE built on shared history, mutual respect, as well as strong cultural and economic linkages. He conveyed his warm greetings to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and appreciated the UAE’s continued support for Pakistan in diverse sectors.
While expressing satisfaction at the positive trajectory of bilateral cooperation between the two countries, the prime minister emphasized upon the need to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and people-to-people contacts.
In addition to bilateral ties, the regional situation and global developments also came under discussion during the meeting.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan appreciated the contributions of the Pakistani community in the UAE and reiterated the UAE’s resolve to deepen bilateral ties and explore new avenues of collaboration.
Meanwhile, Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) to promote bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors including culture, trade and consular affairs.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and UAE Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed al Nahyan signed an MoU between the UAE ministry of culture and the culture division of Pakistan to promote cooperation in culture sector.
Similarly, the two dignitaries also signed an MoU for establishment of joint committee for consular affairs.
Meanwhile the two sides also witnessed the exchange of an MoU signed between the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) for the establishment of the UAE Pakistan Joint Business Council.
UAE Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade affairs Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri and President FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh exchanged the signed documents.
Earlier, welcoming the UAE DPM/FM at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DPM Ishaq Dar said the two countries had decades old fraternal relationship based on shared commitments, and love and affection.
