UAE and Pakistan Strengthen Ties with New Agreements During High-Level Meeting in Islamabad
Islamabad – H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, met today with Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, in Islamabad to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.
The two leaders reviewed the strategic partnership between the UAE and Pakistan, exploring new opportunities to bolster collaboration in key areas of mutual interest. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two nations, reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing ties in alignment with their developmental priorities.
Strengthening Diplomatic and Cultural Ties
The meeting culminated in the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and one agreement:
- Joint Consular Affairs Committee MoU – Signed by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah and Ishaq Dar to enhance consular cooperation.
- Cultural Cooperation Agreement – Aimed at deepening cultural exchanges between the two nations.
- UAE-Pakistan Joint Business Council MoU – Exchanged by Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, UAE Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, and Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, to boost economic and trade relations.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah expressed his enthusiasm for working closely with Pakistan to further strengthen the distinguished bilateral relationship, wishing the country and its people continued progress and prosperity.
High-Level Attendance
The meeting was attended by senior officials from both sides, including:
- Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, UAE Minister of State
- Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, UAE Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs
- Abdulla Balalaa, UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability
- Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan
This high-level engagement underscores the commitment of both nations to deepening their strategic partnership across diplomatic, economic, and cultural spheres.
BY: The Times Union
