- Since its formation in December, 1971, the bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan are acquiring new dimensions at all political,
- economic and social levels emerging into trust-worthy strategic partnership.
- UAE is one of the largest investors in the country but bilateral trade has been steadily growing over the years and people-to-people contacts are constantly on the increase. the UAE has been famous among all comity of the world due to its generous humanitarian assistance, stability, tolerance, innovation, vision for better health and education
- Infinite Bonds the founder of UAE Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was keen to give an impetus to the bilateral relations between the two countries from the very beginning. It was further strengthened and patronized by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
- Both countries reaffirm their strong commitment to further reinforce the bonds of friendship; they urge the need to expand the horizon of their bilateral cooperation in diverse fields reflecting deep-rooted and historic ties.
- Around 1.8 million Pakistani expatriates are working in UAE .They sent $ 5.5 billion being the highest remittances in the current fiscal year which contributed significantly in the macro-economy of Pakistan.
- The UAE Pakistan Assistance Program was launched in January 2011 at a total cost of US$450 million for the reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by devastating floods and natural calamities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Bajaur and South Waziristan districts of the tribal belt to provide better life to the people by creating jobs.
- The Project is to focus on four major sectors: education, public health, roads, bridges and supply of water treatment plants and networks.
- The leaders of UAE always stood first to lessen the sufferings of the people affected in times of national crisis caused by natural calamities by sending teams and relief goods in the country.
- Teams from UAE Military Relief Force, charitable foundations and organizations played dutiful role in the rescue, distribution of supplies and rehabilitation of victims of earthquake and floods through lengthy operations carried out by Chinooks helicopters in the most flood affected regions of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochitsan Provinces.
- UAE Military Field Hospitals were installed in many remote areas of the country to treat thousands of flood-victims and launch necessary vaccination campaigns to
- save children, women and elderly people from diseases. Under the directives of HH the President of UAE.
- UAE and Friends of Democratic Pakistan UAE played an important role in the formation of Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP). Initially, UAE hosted many meetings (ministerial & public-private conferences) of FoDP and tried its best to highlight the aim, importance and utility of this forum to the world at large and for the socio-economic development of Pakistan.
- Time and again, UAE government reaffirmed its support to Pakistan to help overcome its macro-economic difficulties; its financial deposit of $2 billion with the State Bank of Pakistan is the best evidence of this commitment.
- The United Arab Emirates is one of the largest countries in terms of investment in Pakistan and in terms of trade in the Middle East and Africa.
- The UAE Foreign Trade Report showed that the public and private sectors invested more than $10 billion in Pakistan during the past two decades.
- The United Arab Emirates has invested in the sectors of communications, services, tourism, information technology, oil and gas, housing, banking and real estate in Pakistan and has branches of its giant companies such as Etihad Airways, Emirates, Emaar, Dubai Islamic Bank and others, and this has had a positive impact in the eyes of the Pakistani people.
- In addition, Pakistan imports crude oil, gold, and machinery from the country and others, while the UAE imports petroleum products, textiles, rice, leather, fruits, vegetables, sports equipment, construction...etc.
- As further evidence of the strength of relations between the two countries, there are currently more than 1.8 million Pakistanis in the country, while investment groups in both countries are working to register their groups on the stock exchanges of the two countries.
- The United Arab Emirates has invested in the telecommunications, banking, real estate and oil sectors, while state companies are trying to play a constructive and effective role in purchasing shares of Pakistani companies that are being offered for privatization. For example, the Abu Dhabi Group purchased Al Falah Bank and UBL Bank, and Dubai Islamic Bank opened a branch in Pakistan alongside Emirates International Bank. Emirati Telecommunications also purchased some shares of the Pakistan Telecommunications Company for an amount exceeding $2 billion, while the Abu Dhabi Ports Company signed in February. Last is a framework agreement for the operation and development of Karachi Port Trust KPT.
- As for the rest of the state-affiliated companies, they also have an effective role, such as Parco’s investments. It should be noted that 19 Emirati companies are currently operating in Pakistan.
Both countries has very strong cultural bounds.
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