UAE and Pakistan expect a memorandum of understanding on mutual exemption from the entry visa between the two countries

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, received the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, as part of the work of the twelfth session of the Joint Higher Committee between the UAE and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which was held in Abu Dhabi.

His Highness and Mohamed Ishaq Dar discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in a way that serves their mutual interests and returns with prosperity and prosperity over their people.

After the meeting, His Highness and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs signed the minutes of the twelfth session of the Joint Supreme Committee between the two countries.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Muhammad Ishaq Dar also signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the mutual exemption from the entry visa between the two countries.

The two sides witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding regarding the establishment of a joint mechanism to enhance the investments of the UAE in the strategic sectors in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The Memorandum of Understanding, Mohamed Hassan Al -Suwaidi, Minister of Investment, and Tariq Bajwa, signed the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

They also witnessed the signing of the AI ​​and the Digital Economy Agreement between the two countries, signed by Muhammad Hassan Al -Suwaidi, Minister of Investment, and Zar Hashem Khan, Federal Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology in Pakistan.

The joint committee meeting was attended by Muhammad Hassan Al -Suwaidi, Minister of Investment, Ahmed bin Ali Al -Sayegh, Minister of State, Saeed Mubarak Al -Hajri, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Commercial Affairs, Amran Anwar Al -Sayed Muhammad Sharaf Al -Hashemi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Advanced Science and Technology, and Hamad Obaid Al -Zaabi, State Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Ahmed bin Ali Al -Sayegh, Minister of State, has chaired the Emirati side participating in the work of the Joint Supreme Committee between the two countries, while the Pakistani side, Tariq Bajwa, chaired the Special Assistant to the Pakistani Prime Minister.

In his speech during the committee, he stressed that this important meeting of the joint ministerial committee between the UAE and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan embodies the deep partnership and roots inherent between the two friendly countries, a partnership that has flourished over decades of mutual cooperation and joint vision.

He expressed the sincere appreciation of Muhammad Ishaq Dar for his distinguished efforts and firm commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the UAE and the Republic of Pakistan, where the two countries continue to build strong and flexible ties through many sectors of common importance.

He stressed that the Republic of Pakistan is a historical partner of the UAE, which is reflected in the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries since the start of diplomatic relations in 1971, noting that these relations continue to prosper, as the non -oil trade exchange between the two countries witnessed an accelerated growth, exceeding 8.6 billion US dollars in 2024.

He pointed out that for half a century, the UAE and the Republic of Pakistan have worked alongside a partnership based on mutual respect, trust and common goals, stressing the commitment of the two countries to achieve their joint vision, push bilateral relations, and ensure a prosperous future for future generations.