Islamabad 15 January 2026(Kamran Raja): Advisor to the Chairman Senate and Ambassador to the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), Ms. Misbah Khar, met with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Islamabad to exchange views on strengthening Pakistan–UAE bilateral relations.
During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues to enhance cooperation in investment, trade, and broader economic opportunities. Emphasis was placed on deepening collaboration across diverse sectors to unlock mutual benefits and promote sustainable economic growth.
Ms. Misbah Khar underscored that Pakistan greatly values its close and time-tested relations with the UAE, rooted in shared history, mutual respect, and strong people-to-people ties. She highlighted the importance of high-level exchanges and sustained engagement at multiple levels, including government-to-government, people-to-people, and parliament-to-parliament interactions, to further deepen bilateral relations.
The UAE Ambassador congratulated Ms. Misbah Khar on the successful hosting of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) in Islamabad last November and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in promoting parliamentary diplomacy. Both sides acknowledged that parliamentary exchanges have proven to be an effective means of fostering closer ties and enhancing mutual understanding.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and the UAE to further strengthen bilateral relations through high-level engagements and parliamentary collaboration, while expanding cooperation across diverse fields.