UAE delegation visits Pakistan to boost trade ties

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the UAE’S economic experts is undertaking a visit to Pakistan to implement the decisions taken by leadership of both the countries at a recent meeting in Abu Dhabi.

In her tweets on Monday, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said the UAE’S delegation will meet Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore on Tuesday and discuss proposals to accelerate economic cooperation between the two countries. It will dilate upon ways and means to promote trade and investment relations.

The delegation would also interact with the government’s economic team and deliberate on the ways to accelerate the economic activities between the two countries.

The prime minister would also host a dinner reception for the delegation which would also discuss the promotion of economic and trade relations as well as the investment.

The members of the delegation would be apprised of a conducive atmosphere for investment in Pakistan.

The discussion on co-operation in the fields of energy, economy, and petroleum industry is also on the agenda.

Earlier, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Shahbaz Sharif, discussed advancing the longstanding relations between the two nations, and the prospects of propelling co-operation on various fronts as well as reviewed a number of regional and international issues of common concern.

This came as Sheikh Mohamed met at Qasr Al Shati’ Palace with the Pakistani leader and wished him success in leading Pakistan towards further progress and prosperity over the coming period.

The two leaders exchanged greetings on the advent of Eid Al Fitr and wished progress and development to the Islamic world and all nations of the world.

Sheikh Mohammed emphasised on the historical relations between the two nations and the valuable contributions made by the Pakistani community in the UAE to the country’s successful development drive.

He wished for permanent stability to prevail for the benefit of all people of the region, stressing UAE’S support for all steps conducive to achieving peace and co-operation in the region and the whole world.

The Pakistani prime minister thanked Sheikh Mohamed for the warm reception and congratulations on assuming the office of prime minister, commending the UAE’S great support for his country in the development field.