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Gulf Today
28-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
UAE and Pakistan hold political consultations in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan convened the second round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi. The session was co-chaired by Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister for Political Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Shehryar Akbar Khan, Additional Foreign Secretary at Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The consultations were preceded by a high-level meeting between Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, as part of the 12th session of the UAE-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Commission, held in Abu Dhabi. During the Political Consultations, both sides highlighted the enduring strength of the bilateral relationship. They reflected on recent high-level visits, and welcomed the ongoing growth of economic ties, with non-oil trade surpassing $8.6 billion in 2024. The two sides exchanged assessments on key regional developments, including the situation in the Middle East, and recent discussions at the United Nations Security Council. In this context, the UAE welcomed Pakistan's active role as a non-permanent member of the Council and was briefed on Pakistan's preparations for its forthcoming presidency of the Council in July 2025. Both sides underscored the value of continued coordination on Security Council matters and reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing peace, stability, and constructive solutions to regional challenges. In the multilateral arena, they reviewed the two countries' close cooperation in ensuring the success of the 2026 UN Water Conference, which will be co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining regular consultations in order to advance common objectives for the mutual benefit of their peoples. The consultations included the attendance of Hamad Obaid Alzaabi, the UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, and Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE, among other officials from both sides. WAM
Al Etihad
28-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Political consultations between UAE and Pakistan discuss deepening cooperation
28 June 2025 18:33 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) The United Arab Emirates and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan convened the second round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi. The session was co-chaired by Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister for Political Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Shehryar Akbar Khan, Additional Foreign Secretary at Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign consultations were preceded by a high-level meeting between His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, as part of the 12th session of the UAE-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Commission, held in Abu the Political Consultations, both sides highlighted the enduring strength of the bilateral relationship. They reflected on recent high-level visits, and welcomed the ongoing growth of economic ties, with non-oil trade surpassing $8.6 billion in two sides exchanged assessments on key regional developments, including the situation in the Middle East, and recent discussions at the United Nations Security Council. In this context, the UAE welcomed Pakistan's active role as a non-permanent member of the Council and was briefed on Pakistan's preparations for its forthcoming presidency of the Council in July 2025. Both sides underscored the value of continued coordination on Security Council matters and reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing peace, stability, and constructive solutions to regional the multilateral arena, they reviewed the two countries' close cooperation in ensuring the success of the 2026 UN Water Conference, which will be co-hosted by the UAE and sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining regular consultations in order to advance common objectives for the mutual benefit of their peoples. The consultations included the attendance of Hamad Obaid Alzaabi, the UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, and Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE, among other officials from both sides.
Yemen Online
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yemen Online
Pakistan, UAE agree to strengthen cooperation during Bilateral Political Consultations
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday agreed to strengthen cooperation in multiple sectors as the two sides took part in the second round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) in Abu Dhabi, Pakistan's foreign ministry said. Pakistan and the UAE held their inaugural BPC session in 2020. The BPC is another forum for strengthening cooperation between the two countries that enjoy cordial ties rooted in shared faith, culture, economic, trade and investment ties. In the second round of the consultations, Pakistan's delegation was led by Shehryar Akbar Khan, the additional foreign secretary (Middle East), while the UAE was led by Reem Ketait, the deputy assistant minister for political affairs. 'During the consultations, both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors,' Pakistan's foreign ministry said. 'The two sides discussed regional and global developments of mutual interest and reiterated their commitment to enhanced coordination and dialogue at multilateral forums.' Khan stressed further deepening fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE while both sides appreciated the positive trajectory of bilateral ties. Pakistan and the UAE also expressed satisfaction at the progress made under existing institutional mechanisms, including the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) and regular leadership-level exchanges, the statement said. 'The Bilateral Political Consultations concluded with both sides agreeing to maintain the momentum of high-level exchanges and institutional engagements, and to convene the next round of consultations in Islamabad on mutually agreed dates,' the foreign ministry said. The UAE is Pakistan's third-largest trading partner after China and the United States. More than 1.5 million Pakistanis live and work in the UAE, sending back over $5 billion in remittances annually. Bilateral trade reached approximately $10.9 billion in fiscal year 2023–24, including $2.08 billion in exports and $6.33 billion in imports, according to official Pakistani data.
Arab News
25-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan, UAE agree to strengthen cooperation during Bilateral Political Consultations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday agreed to strengthen cooperation in multiple sectors as the two sides took part in the second round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) in Abu Dhabi, Pakistan's foreign ministry said. Pakistan and the UAE held their inaugural BPC session in 2020. The BPC is another forum for strengthening cooperation between the two countries that enjoy cordial ties rooted in shared faith, culture, economic, trade and investment ties. In the second round of the consultations, Pakistan's delegation was led by Shehryar Akbar Khan, the additional foreign secretary (Middle East), while the UAE was led by Reem Ketait, the deputy assistant minister for political affairs. 'During the consultations, both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors,' Pakistan's foreign ministry said. 'The two sides discussed regional and global developments of mutual interest and reiterated their commitment to enhanced coordination and dialogue at multilateral forums.' Khan stressed further deepening fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE while both sides appreciated the positive trajectory of bilateral ties. Pakistan and the UAE also expressed satisfaction at the progress made under existing institutional mechanisms, including the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) and regular leadership-level exchanges, the statement said. 'The Bilateral Political Consultations concluded with both sides agreeing to maintain the momentum of high-level exchanges and institutional engagements, and to convene the next round of consultations in Islamabad on mutually agreed dates,' the foreign ministry said. The UAE is Pakistan's third-largest trading partner after China and the United States. More than 1.5 million Pakistanis live and work in the UAE, sending back over $5 billion in remittances annually. Bilateral trade reached approximately $10.9 billion in fiscal year 2023–24, including $2.08 billion in exports and $6.33 billion in imports, according to official Pakistani data. Last year, the UAE pledged $10 billion in future investments in promising sectors of Pakistan's economy.
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
World Court rules in favour of UAE, dismisses Sudan's genocide case
The World Court has dismissed Sudan's genocide case against the UAE over alleged Darfur interference, the ICJ announced on Monday. The International Court of Justice said it had dismissed the case, saying it lacked authority to rule on the matter. The UAE said in a statement it welcomed the decision of the ICJ to dismiss the case on the grounds of a manifest lack of jurisdiction. Based on this decision, the case will be removed from the court's registry and all related proceedings will be formally concluded. Sudan had filed a case against the UAE before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, arguing it is supplying weapons to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been battling the Sudanese army since 2023. The UAE denies supporting the rebels and has dismissed Sudan's case as "political theatre" distracting from efforts to end a war that has killed tens of thousands. "This decision confirms what has long been clear: the lawsuit filed by the Sudanese Armed Forces is null and void," the country said after the ruling in a statement. Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs and the UAE's representative before the court, said, 'The decision clearly and unequivocally confirms that the case presented is without merit. Obviously, today's decision represents a decisive rejection of the Sudanese Armed Forces' attempt to exploit the court to spread misinformation and divert attention from its responsibility in the conflict. 'As the devastating war in Sudan enters its third year, the UAE calls on the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to end the war without preconditions, commit to negotiations, and allow unhindered access to humanitarian aid. The international community must act decisively to facilitate a transition to a civilian-led political process independent of military control and hold accountable those responsible for committing human rights atrocities," she added. Ketait concluded her statement by saying, 'We reaffirm our commitment to working with regional and international partners to strengthen collective action and build a peaceful and prosperous future for the Sudanese people.' Prior to the ICJ's ruling, Reem Ketait affirmed that the allegations made by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) lack any legal or factual basis. The Deputy Assistant Minister of Political Affairs, stated that the UAE is not a party to the armed conflict in Sudan and does not provide support to any side, making the allegations against it baseless. Ketait had earlier said Sudan's allegations were "at best misleading and at worst pure fabrications". "This case is the most recent iteration of the applicant's misuse of our international institutions as a stage from which to attack the UAE," added Ketait. Since April 2023, Sudan has been torn apart by a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. The rulings of the ICJ, which hears disputes between states, are final and binding, but the court has no means to ensure compliance.
