President Asif Ali Zardari met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at Zabeel Palace on Wednesday to discuss the next phase of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
The meeting focused on a robust agenda to expand economic, trade, and investment ties. President Zardari congratulated His Highness on his two decades of leadership, commending Dubai’s transformation into a premier global hub for tourism, finance, and emerging technologies.
PRESIDENT’S SECRETARIAT
(Media Wing)
*****PRESS RELEASE
President Asif Ali Zardari met H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai
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Key Highlights of the Discussion
- Knowledge Exchange: Both leaders explored ways for Pakistan to benefit from Dubai’s extensive experience in port management, logistics, infrastructure, and digital financial services.
- Economic Reforms: President Zardari briefed the UAE leadership on Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms, emphasizing investment facilitation and privatization initiatives aimed at creating a business-friendly environment.
- Strategic Cooperation: The leaders identified food security, technology-driven sectors, and infrastructure as priority areas for enhanced collaboration.
- Diplomatic Invitation: President Zardari extended a formal invitation to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to visit Pakistan, further underscoring the “brotherly relations” and positive trajectory of the two nations.
The meeting was attended by First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE. Both sides acknowledged the vital role of the Pakistani diaspora in the UAE in strengthening the cultural and economic bonds between the two countries.
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