UAE delegation meets PM, conveys desire to elevate bilateral ties

PM welcomed delegation that had been sent on the directions of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – A United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation led by Minister of State and CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday.

During the meeting, the delegation conveyed clear directions of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to elevate UAE-Pakistan relationship to a long term strategic comprehensive economic partnership.

The prime minister welcomed the delegation that had been sent on the specific directions of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of UAE, with whom Imran Khan met on September 19 in Abu Dhabi and agreed to strengthen economic, trade and investment relations.

Imran Khan said that the composition and important membership of this delegation reflected UAE’s seriousness about strengthening the historic relations with Pakistan.

He highlighted the immense investment opportunities in renewable energy, petroleum and petrochemicals, sea water desalination, agricultural research and infrastructure development in Pakistan.

The premier encouraged the visiting delegation to explore these areas for investment.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State Dr Al Jaber evinced UAE corporate sector’s interest to invest in Pakistan and underscored that Pakistan had a lucrative market and a special geographic location.

Dr Al Jaber conveyed UAE’s desire to elevate the relationship to a long term strategic economic partnership. Both sides agreed to achieve real and tangible results in the shortest possible time frame.

Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Finance, Power, Planning, Advisor to PM on Commerce, MoS/Chairman BOI and the Foreign Secretary were also present in the meeting.

He conveyed his best wishes for the health and happiness of the UAE leadership.