ISLAMABAD: A team of economic experts from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is scheduled to visit Pakistan on Tuesday (today) to discuss the implementation of decisions made by the leadership of Pakistan and the Emirates during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent trip to the Middle East.
According to the Prime Minister Office, the UAE economic experts would also meet PM Sharif in Lahore on Tuesday. The delegation will also interact with the government’s economic team and discuss ways to accelerate economic activities between the two countries.
The delegation would also interact with the government’s economic team and deliberate on the ways to accelerate the economic activities between the two countries.
The prime minister would also host a dinner reception for the delegation which would also discuss promotion of economic and trade relations as well as investment.
The members of the delegation would be apprised of a conducive atmosphere for investment in Pakistan. The discussion on cooperation in the fields of energy, economy, and petroleum industry is also on the agenda.
During the visit to UAE, PM Shehbaz met Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. They discussed advancing the longstanding relations between the two nations, and the prospects of propelling cooperation on various fronts.
The two sides reviewed a number of regional and international issues of common concern, according to the Emirates News Agency. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati Palace where the Abu Dhabi crown prince wished PM Shehbaz success in leading Pakistan towards further progress and prosperity over the coming period.
Last year, Pakistan and the UAE celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations. The Gulf country had also decided to roll over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan in April 2021, with the UAE foreign minister affirming commitment to “extend every possible support”.
