Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was met by a delegation of a leading UAE business group, during which detailed discussions were held on investment opportunities in Pakistan and bilateral economic cooperation. The Prime Minister welcomed the growing interest of Emirati investors in Pakistan’s digital economy and said that this trend is a practical manifestation of the strong and long-standing relations between the two countries, which are based on mutual trust, respect and partnership. He said that relations between Pakistan and the UAE have now gone beyond traditional friendship and taken on a new dimension of economic partnership, where trade, investment and private sector linkages are central.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said that Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s recent visit to Pakistan has given new energy to bilateral relations and created a positive and conducive environment for investment. According to the Prime Minister, high-level contacts and continuous exchanges have significantly increased trust between the private sectors of the two countries, which can form the basis for major economic projects in the future. He clarified that the Government of Pakistan considers business-to-business cooperation as a key pillar of its economic policy and that Emirati investors have vast investment opportunities in Pakistan in the fields of modern technology, digital services, infrastructure and energy.
The Prime Minister expressed the hope that Emirati investment would not only strengthen Pakistan’s economy but also create new employment opportunities, which would benefit both countries. During the meeting, the delegation expressed confidence in Pakistan’s economic vision and expressed interest in the investment opportunities in various sectors, while both sides agreed to continue close contacts and further expand practical cooperation in the future.
