UAE and Pakistan Waive Entry Visas in New Agreement to Boost Bilateral Ties
The United Arab Emirates and Pakistan signed an agreement to waive entry visa requirements for each other's citizens. The landmark deal was part of a wider series of agreements signed during the 12th session of the UAE-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Commission, held in Abu Dhabi.
The agreement was signed during a high-level meeting between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Both leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation and explore new opportunities to enhance prosperity for the people of both nations.
In addition to the visa exemption, several other significant agreements were signed:
A new joint task force will be created to promote UAE investments in key sectors in Pakistan.
A collaboration in artificial intelligence and the digital economy was formalized to explore future-focused partnerships in technology.
The MoUs were signed by Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, along with Tariq Bajwa, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Zarar Hashim Khan, Pakistan's Federal Secretary for IT and Telecommunications.
Speaking during the meeting, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, who chaired the UAE delegation, emphasized that the growing cooperation reflects the "deep-rooted partnership between the two countries," built on decades of trust since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1971.
Al Sayegh also highlighted the economic strength of the relationship, noting that non-oil trade between the UAE and Pakistan exceeded $8.6 billion in 2024.
'The Joint Ministerial Commission is a testament to our shared vision,' he said, praising Pakistan as a reliable and long-term partner in the region.
This latest round of agreements reflects a mutual commitment to stronger political, economic, and technological cooperation between the two nations—creating new pathways for growth, innovation, and people-to-people connectivity.
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The United Arab Emirates and Pakistan signed an agreement to waive entry visa requirements for each other's citizens. The landmark deal was part of a wider series of agreements signed during the 12th session of the UAE-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Commission, held in Abu Dhabi. The agreement was signed during a high-level meeting between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Both leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation and explore new opportunities to enhance prosperity for the people of both nations. In addition to the visa exemption, several other significant agreements were signed: A new joint task force will be created to promote UAE investments in key sectors in Pakistan. A collaboration in artificial intelligence and the digital economy was formalized to explore future-focused partnerships in technology. The MoUs were signed by Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, along with Tariq Bajwa, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Zarar Hashim Khan, Pakistan's Federal Secretary for IT and Telecommunications. Speaking during the meeting, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, who chaired the UAE delegation, emphasized that the growing cooperation reflects the "deep-rooted partnership between the two countries," built on decades of trust since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1971. Al Sayegh also highlighted the economic strength of the relationship, noting that non-oil trade between the UAE and Pakistan exceeded $8.6 billion in 2024. 'The Joint Ministerial Commission is a testament to our shared vision,' he said, praising Pakistan as a reliable and long-term partner in the region. This latest round of agreements reflects a mutual commitment to stronger political, economic, and technological cooperation between the two nations—creating new pathways for growth, innovation, and people-to-people connectivity.
