DPM Dar vows to enhance economic ties with UAE

DUBAI (Dunya News) - Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed Pakistan's strong commitment to collaborate closely with UAE to enhance bilateral economic relations and open new avenues for investment, trade and joint ventures.

He made these remarks during his meeting with Chairman of the Department of Finance Abu Dhabi Jassem Mohammed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, in Dubai.

Both sides explored opportunities to increase UAE investments in Pakistan and exchanged views on broadening and deepening trade and economic relations to unlock greater mutual prosperity.

Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held meeting in Dubai, with H.E. Jassem Mohammed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of Etisalat (e&) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance.

The meeting reviewed Pak-UAE trade & economic cooperation,… pic.twitter.com/vKlEFtVSNO

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) January 24, 2026

Both sides agreed to pursue joint efforts to expeditiously resolve outstanding matters and to actively promote initiatives that expand economic and trade cooperation, fully aligned with the guidance of their respective leaderships.

They also exchanged perspectives on resolving long-standing issues related to PTCL’s operations and future growth.

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Ishaq Dar emphasized the need to promptly settle remaining issues.

The meeting highlighted the deep-rooted historic ties of brotherhood, friendship, and mutual support between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, which continue to serve as a strong foundation for bilateral cooperation.