Pakistan, UAE agree to boost cooperation in higher education, human resources
The statement came after a meeting between Pakistan's Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi and Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmanan Al-Awar, the UAE minister of human resources, higher education and scientific research.
The UAE is home to more than 1.5 million Pakistani expatriates who live and work in the Gulf country and send back more than $5 billion in remittances to the South Asian country annually.
During the meeting, Ambassador Tirmizi highlighted the contributions of the Pakistani community to the UAE's development and appreciated the Gulf country for fostering an inclusive and enabling environment for expatriates.
'Both sides reviewed ongoing collaboration and explored avenues to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of higher education and human resource development,' the Pakistani embassy said.
'The discussions reflected a shared resolve to work closely on initiatives that benefit students, academic institutions, and professionals from both countries.'
Ambassador Tirmizi reiterated Pakistan's commitment to strengthening institutional linkages and advancing cooperation in skill development and workforce preparedness.
'Minister Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Awar lauded the longstanding and brotherly relations between the two countries and expressed the UAE's keen interest in expanding its partnership with Pakistan in mutually beneficial areas,' the Pakistani embassy said.
'He welcomed sustained dialogue and coordination between the relevant authorities of both nations.'
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