ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Defence Production Zobaida Jalal Mondaylauded the United Arab Emirates (UAE) vision 2030 on indigenization andtechnological advancement of its Defence Industry.

Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabicalled on Minister for Defence Production, Zobaida Jalal where shehighlighted the government of Pakistan’s desire and commitment to workclosely with UAE in the defence industrial domain, said a press release.

Minister for Defence Production welcomed the dignitary and conveyed thatPakistan greatly valued its relations with UAE and considers her as animportant and longstanding partner in the Middle East.

The dignitary appreciated the two brotherly countries efforts in fightagainst COVID-19 and termed it a success story against the pandemic.

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The dignitary highlighted the need and resolve by UAE side for workingtogether in all spheres of Civil and Defence fields of collaborations.

She emphasized that there were areas of mutual interest and benefits to beexplored by both the countries under the UAE vision 2030 and present thePakistani government’s policy of Public Private Partnership of its DefenceIndustry.

The visiting dignitary acknowledged the efforts of Pakistan and said thatboth countries were ready to provide further impetus to their bilateralties.

The dignitary also extended invitation for the honorable Minister to attendthe International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2021 being heldin Feb 2021 in UAE.link