Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations through enhanced high-level engagement and robust parliamentary cooperation, underscoring the depth of their long-standing partnership.
The understanding emerged during a meeting between Advisor to the Chairman Senate and Ambassador to the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), Misbah Khar, and the Ambassador of the UAE to Pakistan in Islamabad.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on the current state of Pakistan–UAE relations and explore new avenues for collaboration across multiple sectors.
Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in investment, trade, and broader economic opportunities, with both sides emphasizing the need to further deepen engagement to unlock mutual benefits.
The interlocutors highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration in diverse areas to support sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity.
Misbah Khar underscored that Pakistan places great value on its close and time-tested relationship with the UAE, which is anchored in shared history, mutual respect, and strong people-to-people ties.
She noted that the UAE has long been a trusted partner of Pakistan and reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to further elevating bilateral relations.
Emphasizing the role of diplomacy beyond the executive level, Misbah Khar highlighted the significance of sustained engagement through government-to-government, people-to-people, and parliament-to-parliament interactions.
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She stressed that parliamentary diplomacy has emerged as an effective tool in fostering dialogue, building trust, and enhancing mutual understanding between nations.
The UAE Ambassador congratulated Misbah Khar on the successful hosting of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) in Islamabad last November.
He appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in promoting parliamentary diplomacy and providing a platform for dialogue among legislative leaders from different countries.
The ambassador noted that such initiatives contribute meaningfully to strengthening international cooperation and bringing nations closer through representative institutions.
Both sides acknowledged that parliamentary exchanges have played a constructive role in reinforcing bilateral ties and agreed that closer interaction between legislative bodies can complement traditional diplomatic channels.
They expressed confidence that enhanced parliamentary cooperation would help broaden collaboration in political, economic, and social spheres.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the shared commitment of Pakistan and the UAE to further deepen their partnership through regular high-level engagements and sustained parliamentary collaboration.
Both sides expressed optimism that continued dialogue and cooperation would lead to expanded bilateral relations and greater collaboration across a wide range of fields, reflecting the strong bonds between the two brotherly nations.
