UAE, Pakistani FMs discuss enhancing bilateral ties

Sharjah 24 – WAM: His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Monday in Islamabad with Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan.

Strengthening bilateral ties

During the meeting, the two top diplomats discussed the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Pakistan and explored ways to further enhance cooperation across various sectors in support of mutual interests.

They also reviewed key issues concerning the strategic partnership between the two countries and examined opportunities for deeper collaboration in several vital areas.

Deep-rooted friendship and shared goals

Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the longstanding friendship between the UAE and Pakistan, highlighting their shared commitment to strengthening ties across sectors that align with both nations’ development goals.

He expressed his eagerness to work with Muhammad Ishaq Dar to further advance their distinguished relationship and conveyed his wishes for continued prosperity and progress for Pakistan and its people.

Signing of MoUs and agreement

The meeting concluded with the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and one agreement between the UAE and Pakistan.

Sheikh Abdullah and Ishaq Dar signed an MoU to establish a Joint Consular Affairs Committee. They also signed an agreement to enhance cultural cooperation between the two countries. In addition, both ministers witnessed the exchange of an MoU to establish a UAE-Pakistan Joint Business Council.

Business Council MoU exchange

The Joint Business Council MoU was exchanged by Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, and Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Senior officials in attendance

The meeting was attended byAhmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs; Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability; and Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.