UAE assures full cooperation on easing visa process for Pakistanis
The development came in a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed enhancing cooperation in security, counter-narcotics, anti-smuggling, and the prevention of illegal immigration.
Exchange of technology also came under discussion.
The two sides also discussed the issues of visa faced by Pakistan.
A large number of Pakistanis are contributing to the strength of the UAE's economy, the interior minister said.
The minister emphasized the importance of easing the visa policy.
'We want Pakistani citizens to come to the UAE with ease. Relaxation in visa policies will bring great relief.'
Earlier, Naqvi assured that steps were being taken to improve the global ranking of the Pakistani passport, which, he said would reach a significantly better position in the next two years, making Pakistanis proud of holding the green passport.
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