ISLAMABAD (PEN) : In a major boost to their long-standing partnership, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across multiple sectors during the 12th session of the Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) in Abu Dhabi.
️ High-Level Meeting in Abu Dhabi
Co-chaired by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the meeting kicked off following a preparatory session led by Pakistan’s Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Tariq Bajwa, and UAE’s Minister of State Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh.
Agreements Across Diverse Sectors
The JMC concluded with the adoption of robust action plans aimed at reinforcing collaboration in:
Trade, banking, investment
Culture, aviation, railways
Energy, food security, climate change
Defence, healthcare, manpower
Higher education and IT .
Key memoranda and agreements signed include:
Mutual visa exemption
Joint Task Force on Investment Promotion
Agreement on AI and the Digital Economy.
Supplementary protocols to streamline coordination via sectoral working groups and support reciprocal visits .
Uniting for Regional Peace
Delegates exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments against a backdrop of mutual understanding and brotherhood. Both nations reiterated their shared goal of bolstering peace and stability in the region .
Next Steps & Milestones
The *protocol adopted* outlines the mechanisms for follow-up actions and inter-ministerial coordination .
Pakistan and the UAE agreed to host the *13th JMC session in Pakistan*, with dates to be arranged collaboratively .
Officials highlighted the significance of UAE’s sustained *investment interest*, including in infrastructure, mining, railways, and digital transformation.
Why This Matters
Economic Momentum*: Expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and infrastructure aligns with Pakistan’s vision for economic resilience and digital advancement.
Technology & Governance*: Collaborations on artificial intelligence and the digital economy could help modernize governance and public safety measures.
Cultural and Diplomatic Synergy*: Reinforcing visa facilitation, cultural exchange, and institutional frameworks fosters stronger people-to-people connections.
