Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting to strengthen investment ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The session brought together senior officials from a range of key ministries and organizations, including Finance, Energy, Petroleum, Economic Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Privatization, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Punjab Energy Department, Fauji Foundation, and the Attorney General’s Branch.
The participants focused on pinpointing priority sectors for UAE investment and discussed strategies to overcome challenges that could hinder the flow of investment. Efforts to improve coordination among government agencies were highlighted as essential to accelerating the investment process and ensuring both countries benefit from increased economic collaboration.
Senator Dar reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering long-term economic partnerships and leveraging Pakistan’s full investment potential. The meeting underscored Pakistan’s emphasis on creating a supportive environment to attract and facilitate more investment from the UAE, with the aim of bolstering economic growth and bilateral cooperation.
