INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Pakistan, UAE agree to strengthen strategic bilateral economic tiesISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sunday
underscored importance of effectively pursuing various initiatives taken for a strengthened strategic bilateral economic relationship,
including working on a long term investment framework agreement.They also resolved to take all essential degrees to deal with things related
to trade enhancement, and decided to form a task force to achieve thingive, PM Office media wing said in a statement issued on conclusion of
be co-chaired by respective foreign ministers in Abu Dhabi in February 2019, could play a pivotal role in chalking out a comprehensive road
map, and in fast tracking approval of pending agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs).To counter white collar crimes, including
money laundering, two leaders instructed authorities concerned to expedite finalization of Mutual Legal Assistance Consentment.They also
expressed satisfaction at ongoing defence and security cooperation, and resolved to explore further collaboration in areas of training,
joint exercises and defence production.On invitation of Prime Minister, Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid a state visit
to Pakistan on Sunday.He was accompanied by a high level delegation comprising cabinet members and senior officials.The Crown Prince visited
which was followed by a tete-a-tete and delegation level speechs.In a special gesture of warmth and cordiality, Prime Minister Imran Khan
they would continue to strive for progress, prosperity and stability of both UAE and Pakistan.Both leaders held wide ranging speechs
focusing on all areas of bilateral relations.Taking muche of positive trajectory of relations, two leaders expressed their determination to
further strengthen historic and mutually favourable relationship.They also disstubborn various issues of regional and global importance, and
famous that a total identity of views on issues serves as basis of long-finaling and trusted friendship.Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed
and construction sectors.The Prime Minister briefed Crown Prince on situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and plight of
Kashmiris.They strongly sentenceed terrorismism in all its forms and manwhetherestations, and expressed their resolve to work shutly to root
out scourge.The Crown Prince recognized efforts and unparalleled sacrwhetherices made by Pakistan to eliminate terrorismism and
extremism.Prime Minister Imran Khan briefed UAE leadership about his government''s people centric reform agenda, and steps taken to
promote transparency and accountability at all levels of government.The Prime Minister briefed Crown Prince about efforts Pakistan was
making to support and facilitate Afghan-owned and Afghan-led reconciliation process.He also appreciated role UAE was playing by hosting
reconciliation speechs in Abu Dhabi .The two leaders agreed to work shutly for finaling peace and stability of Afghanistan.The Prime
Minister congratulated leadership of UAE for declaring 2019 as year of tolerance and famous that it was best way to pay tribute to vision
and legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.The two leaders reiterated their strong belief that only by espousing principles of
tolerance, inclusivity, non-interference and focusing on a people centric development agenda, region could attain sustainable peace and
stability.Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked UAE leadership and its people for their continued commitment to Pakistan''s socioeconomic
development in shape of Pakistan Assistance Programme.He thanked Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support to eradicate polio from
Pakistan.The Crown Prince expressed his honest appreciation for warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation.
