ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to promotebilateral ties and emphasized the need to further promote economic andtrade relations between the two countries.
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The Ambassador reiterated his country commitment to stand by Pakistan forits time of economic crisis. The Adviser informed that Pakistan highlyvalued its ties with UAE which had always extended support to Pakistan indifficult times.
He said both countries needed to realize the full potential of their tiesby encouraging the private sector to come and invest in Pakistan. He alsothanked the UAE government for providing financial support to Pakistanunder the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.
He briefed the Ambassador about the vision of Prime Minister of Pakistan,adding the Prime Minister sincerely wanted to do something for thedevelopment of the country and, in this regard, he has developed goodpartnership with international community.
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He informed that he was optimistic that the current high level of exchangesbetween the two countries would open the door of investment in Pakistan.
