Pakistan-UAE joint ministerial commission’s 12th meeting held in Abu Dhabi
Islamabad, Hilal Ahmad, June 25, AZERTAC
The 12th meeting of the Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) was held in Abu Dhabi. It was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, prior to the formal proceedings, a working group meeting was held under the leadership of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan Tariq Bajwa and Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh.
The JMC reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations and agreed on concrete measures to strengthen cooperation in trade, banking, culture, investment, aviation, railways, energy, food security, climate change, defence, healthcare, manpower, higher education, and information technology.
Both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing institutional mechanisms and promoting inter-ministerial coordination. Held in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and brotherhood, the session also included exchanges on regional and global developments. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in the region.
A protocol outlining procedural frameworks for follow-up actions, coordination through sectoral working groups, and facilitation of reciprocal visits was signed. In addition to the session protocol, Memoranda of Understanding on the “Mutual Exemption of Entry Visa Requirements” and the “Establishment of a Joint Task Force to Promote Investments,” as well as an Agreement on “Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Economy,” were also signed.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the outcomes and agreed to hold the 13th session of the JMC in Pakistan on mutually agreed dates. The successful convening of the JMC session underscores the deep-rooted and multifaceted relationship between Pakistan and the UAE and their shared vision for a dynamic and progressive partnership.
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