ISLAMABAD (APP) – Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Saturday said that Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates enjoyed strong brotherly ties which were further being strengthened with the passage of time.
Talking to UAE Minister for Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi at the PM’s Office here, Kakar said Pakistan highly valued UAE’s firm support to its economic and investment sectors.
According to a press release issued by the PM’s Office, the caretaker PM said that during his recent visit to the UAE, both the countries signed MoUs which would open a new era of economic cooperation between the two countries.
“The UAE is a home to 1.8 million Pakistanis who are playing a role in the progress, prosperity and economic development of the two brotherly countries,” said the prime minister.
He also stressed the need for cooperation in the aviation and tourism sectors, besides exploring the prospects in railway connectivity so that the people-to-people contacts could be further strengthened.
PM Kakar assured the government’s support for bringing traders and chambers of commerce and industry of the two countries closer.
He also conveyed his good wishes to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The UAE minister expressed the resolve to further strengthen trade ties with Pakistan.
PM Kakar also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Authority of Karachi Port Trust, Pakistan, and Abu Dhabi Ports Group, UAE.
The MoU is a commercial understanding for outsourcing of operations of bulk and general cargo terminal at seven berths of East Wharf Karachi Port.
It aims to strengthen the bilateral relations in marine and logistic sectors of Pakistan and UAE.
Kakar expressed his satisfaction over the growth of exchanges, interaction and cooperation between businesses in Pakistan and the UAE.