Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met a delegation of the UAE’s Sajwani Business Group, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and expanding investment partnerships with the United Arab Emirates.

During the meeting, the prime minister said that the deep-rooted, brotherly relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are steadily evolving into more effective economic cooperation. He noted that mutual trust, respect, and shared interests continue to anchor ties between the two nations.

He emphasized that Pakistan and the UAE have enjoyed decades-long fraternal relations, which are now translating into stronger collaboration in trade, investment, and development.

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets Sajwani Business delegation of UAE and holds a luncheon in its honor. pic.twitter.com/TVofFCcl0m
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit strengthens partnership

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that the recent visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Pakistan further reinforced bilateral partnership. According to the PM, the visit created a highly conducive environment for expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.

He said the exchange of high-level visits and contacts has played a critical role in deepening confidence between public and private stakeholders on both sides.

Private sector trust, investor confidence

Expressing satisfaction over recent developments, the prime minister stated that mutual trust between Pakistani and Emirati private sectors and investors has significantly increased. This growing confidence, he added, has laid a strong foundation for long-term and sustainable economic cooperation.

He expressed optimism that business-to-business collaboration would serve as a key driver of future growth in bilateral relations.

Focus on technology, innovation

Prime Minister Sharif underlined that the government of Pakistan attaches special importance to business cooperation in information technology, digital innovation, blockchain, and other emerging technologies. He welcomed the increasing interest of Emirati investors in Pakistan’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

He noted that the UAE’s strengths in investment, innovation, and global connectivity, combined with Pakistan’s skilled human resources, form a highly beneficial partnership for shared economic development.

Commitment to Pakistan

The Sajwani Business Group delegation reaffirmed its commitment to further cooperation on investment and economic partnership opportunities in Pakistan. Members of the delegation expressed confidence in Pakistan’s economic potential and investment-friendly environment.

PM Sharif thanked the delegation for its continued interest, as well as for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him. He later hosted a luncheon in honour of the visiting delegation.