UAE, Pakistan hold bilateral political consultations
islamabad — The inaugural session of the Pakistan-United Arab Emirates Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Islamabad on Monday. The BPC is a forum for strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
Khalifa Shaheen Khalifa Al Marar, Assistant Foreign Minister for International Cooperation and Political Affairs, led the UAE delegation, while the Pakistan side was led by Dr Khalid H. Memon, Additional Secretary (Middle East), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says a Press release issued by the Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
The consultations centered on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including political, economic, commercial, security, consular and people-to-people ties.
The two sides reviewed the progress achieved so far in implementing Prime Minister Imran Khan’s directive to transform Pakistan-UAE relations into a “Long-Term Strategic Economic Partnership” and identified steps to translate this vision into concrete actions.
Both sides agreed that the BPC provided a useful mechanism for regular, in-depth exchange of views on all issues of common interest. To further deepen existing friendly ties, it was decided to enhance the momentum of bilateral exchanges and high level visits.
The UAE delegation was also briefed on rights violations in India administered Kashmir. Views were also exchanged on regional developments, including the Afghan peace process and peace and stability in the Gulf/Middle East.
Khalifa Shaheen Khalifa Al Marar also paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood.
Pakistan and the UAE have longstanding fraternal ties, anchored on mutual goodwill and close cooperation. The BPC with UAE was another step to reinforce the growing bilateral cooperation in diverse fields.