Pakistan and the UAE will deepen their strategic alliance

IN ABU DHABI:
Following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit on Friday, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) decided to step up dialogue and coordination to deepen their strategic bilateral alliance and create meaningful bilateral cooperation in important areas.

On Thursday and Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the UAE at the invitation of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. While there, he met with the UAE leadership and spoke about the two countries’ ties. Shehbaz had been to the Emirates three times since becoming prime minister.

The two sides committed to improving their cooperation, notably in the area of information and communication technologies, and collaborating to close the digital gap, according to the joint statement.

The two presidents held a “very friendly and warm” encounter in which they exchanged views on regional political and security issues as well as in-depth discussions on specific steps to deepen their bilateral relationship, according to a joint statement.

They also addressed creating joint ventures and strengthening cooperation in the human resource sector, as well as particular initiatives to improve cooperation in the political, defense, economic, commercial, and cultural spheres. Shehbaz also expressed gratitude to Al Nahyan for the UAE’s kind support during the recent floods in Pakistan.

Pakistan And UAE

In pursuit of regional and global peace and security, Pakistan and the UAE reaffirmed their strategic alliance. Both parties emphasized their long-standing and fraternal relations, founded on a common religion, culture, and set of values. They expressed delight at the agreement on a wide range of local and international concerns.

Both nations voiced sympathy with one another in an effort to protect their territorial integrity and long-standing fraternal connections. The two nations decided to deepen their strategic alliance in order to create real and significant bilateral collaboration in important areas.

The two parties signed Memoranda of Understanding in the areas of information sharing, fighting human trafficking, and between the diplomatic academies of the two nations. Prime Minister Shehbaz invited President Al Nahyan to Pakistan, and the UAE government accepted the invitation.