UAE, Pakistan partner to modernise government operations
The partnership will modernise government operations, marking a new milestone in bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening ties with the UAE and adopting its leading practices in governance and digital transformation.
He highlighted recent Pakistani reforms in digital governance, paperless systems and customs protocols, expressing eagerness to learn from the UAE's success.
The partnership was formalised in the presence of senior officials from both sides through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and signed by Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange and Pakistan's Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal.
'This partnership reflects the commitment of our leadership to build on strong bilateral relations and ensure the sustainability of constructive cooperation that promotes prosperity and mutual benefit for both nations,' said Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs.
Officials from both countries also held a series of meetings focused on strengthening cooperation and advancing public sector excellence through shared innovation and institutional development.
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