Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a landmark visa exemption agreement, allowing mutual entry without visas. This move comes as both nations aim to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, technology, and diplomacy.
New Agreements Signed
The agreement was signed during the 12th session of the Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), held in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan co-chaired the meeting.
Both sides approved several memoranda of understanding, including one on “Mutual Exemption of Entry Visa Requirements,” an MoU on establishing a “Joint Task Force to Promote Investments,” and an agreement on “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy.”
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Strengthening Strategic Sectors
The JMC reviewed the entire scope of Pakistan-UAE relations. Discussions focused on strengthening partnerships in multiple areas, including:
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Trade and banking
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Investment and energy
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Aviation, railways, and climate change
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Defence and manpower
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Healthcare and higher education
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Food security and information technology
Prior to the session, a working group led by Pakistan’s Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa and UAE Minister of State Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh set the groundwork for the commission’s success.
Institutional Coordination
The commission emphasized the importance of institutional collaboration and inter-ministerial coordination. Both countries agreed to maintain regular communication through sector-specific working groups and facilitate official visits.
The session also featured discussions on regional and global developments. Both governments reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region.
Future Commitments
A procedural protocol was signed to ensure follow-up actions and improve coordination. The two nations agreed to hold the 13th session of the Joint Ministerial Commission in Pakistan at mutually agreed dates.
This session marks another milestone in Pakistan-UAE relations, reflecting a shared vision for a modern, progressive, and strategically aligned partnership.
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