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Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Global ranking of green passport improves
Pakistani citizens can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival access, following a notable improvement in the global ranking of the Pakistani passport. According to the latest data released by the international ranking platform Henley & Partners, Pakistan's passport currently ranks 100th globally, a jump from its 113th position in 2021. The improvement is seen as a reflection of Pakistan's enhanced diplomatic outreach and evolving international relations. The development comes just days after Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an agreement allowing holders of diplomatic and official passports from both countries to travel without the need for a visa. The bilateral arrangement eliminates pre-travel visa formalities for eligible travellers, further strengthening diplomatic ties between Islamabad and Abu Dhabi. In a post on X, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that he signed an agreement with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on "mutual visa exemption for the holders of diplomatic and official passports of our two countries". "This important step reflects our shared resolve to further strengthen our fraternal ties and deepen institutional collaboration across all levels," he added. It came after both countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on mutual visa exemption during the 12th session of the Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC). Officials say the move will ease high-level official engagements and reflect growing trust and cooperation between the two nations.
Arab News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
UAE, French foreign ministers hold talks in Abu Dhabi
LONDON: UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan held talks with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The pair discussed strategic relations between France and the UAE and ways to enhance them in various fields, the Emirates News Agency reported. Al-Nahyan emphasized the deep ties between Paris and Abu Dhabi and noted the growing cooperation between the two countries. The ministers also reviewed developments in the Middle East and discussed ways to promote peace and stability and safeguard international security, the report said. UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Trade Affairs Saeed Mubarak Al-Hajeri also attended the meeting.
Arab News
23-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Emirati FM holds talks with Nepal's president and prime minister in Kathmandu
LONDON: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the UAE's foreign minister, met the president and prime minister of Nepal in Kathmandu on Wednesday as part of a diplomatic visit to the country. President Ram Chandra Paudel expressed his country's desire to strengthen and enhance relations with the UAE, as he and Sheikh Abdullah discussed ways in which collaboration might be improved in several areas, including the economic, commercial, investment and developmental sectors, the Emirates News Agency reported. In a separate meeting, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli also talked with the foreign minister about how to boost bilateral relations. They focused in particular on enhancement of economic and trade cooperation, and explored sectors that could help support sustainable development in both countries. Sheikh Abdullah said his country is committed to the strengthening of relations with Nepal and investment in available opportunities, and he praised the ongoing development of cooperation in various sectors. Other officials present at the meetings included Ahmed bin Ali Al-Sayegh, an Emirati minister of state; Saeed Mubarak Al-Hajeri, assistant minister for economic and trade affairs; Abdulla Balalaa, assistant minister of foreign affairs for energy and sustainability affairs; and Abdullah Al-Shamsi, the UAE's ambassador to Nepal.
Arab News
23-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Emirati foreign minister holds talks with Nepal's president and prime minister in Kathmandu
LONDON: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the UAE's foreign minister, met the president and prime minister of Nepal in Kathmandu on Wednesday as part of a diplomatic visit to the country. President Ram Chandra Paudel expressed his country's desire to strengthen and enhance relations with the UAE, as he and Sheikh Abdullah discussed ways in which collaboration might be improved in several areas, including the economic, commercial, investment and developmental sectors, the Emirates News Agency reported. In a separate meeting, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli also talked with the foreign minister about how to boost bilateral relations. They focused in particular on enhancement of economic and trade cooperation, and explored sectors that could help support sustainable development in both countries. Sheikh Abdullah said his country is committed to the strengthening of relations with Nepal and investment in available opportunities, and he praised the ongoing development of cooperation in various sectors. Other officials present at the meetings included Ahmed bin Ali Al-Sayegh, an Emirati minister of state; Saeed Mubarak Al-Hajeri, assistant minister for economic and trade affairs; Abdulla Balalaa, assistant minister of foreign affairs for energy and sustainability affairs; and Abdullah Al-Shamsi, the UAE's ambassador to Nepal.
Arab News
22-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
UAE FM meets Sri Lankan president in Colombo visit
LONDON: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the UAE minister of foreign affairs, met Sri Lanka's president and foreign minister in Colombo during an official visit on Tuesday. Sheikh Abdullah and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors, building on strong and evolving ties between the UAE and Sri Lanka. He highlighted the UAE's commitment to enhancing cooperation with Sri Lanka to support the development goals of both countries, the Emirates News Agency reported. The UAE is committed to partnering with friendly countries to enhance prosperity and sustainable development, he added. President Dissanayake commended the strong relationship between Abu Dhabi and Colombo, WAM reported. Sheikh Abdullah spoke with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Vijitha Herath, about opportunities for enhancing cooperation in areas such as the economy, trade, tourism and development. The ministers exchanged views on several regional and international issues, and attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka. The memorandum, signed on Tuesday by Saeed Mubarak Al-Hajeri, the Emirati assistant minister for economic and trade affairs, and Lakmal Fernando, vice president of the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, aims to establish the UAE-Sri Lanka Joint Business Council. Khaled Nasser Al-Ameri, the UAE's ambassador to Sri Lanka, attended the meetings along with senior Emirati officials.
