Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar announced in a video message on Monday that Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed multi-billion memorandums of understanding across various sectors.
He mentioned the presence of Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir and federal ministers, alongside key ministers from the UAE during the signing ceremony.
Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi shared the video message, wherein the interim PM highlighted that the agreements marked the beginning of a new era in economic cooperation, regional stability, and strategic collaboration between the two countries.
PM Kakar expressed optimism that the tangible projects arising from these MoUs would have a positive impact on Pakistan’s economy. He emphasized the continuation of the strong friendship initiated by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in the 1970s, now carried forward to a new era by his son Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
PM Kakar arrived in the UAE on November 26, receiving a warm welcome from UAE Minister for Justice Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi and Pakistani diplomatic staff at Abu Dhabi’s Al-Bateen Airport.
This development follows the approval by the caretaker federal cabinet of seven MoUs with Kuwait, paving the way for $10 billion in investments from Kuwait to Pakistan. The agreements are scheduled to be signed during Prime Minister Kakar’s visit to Kuwait. The cabinet granted approval during a meeting on November 24, presided over by Prime Minister Kakar in Islamabad.
Commander of Saudi Land Forces Meets Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff to Discuss Defense Collaboration
In another development, Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF), Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Mutair, met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, as announced by the military’s media affairs wing on Monday.
As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the discussions between both parties encompassed various areas of mutual interest, including collaboration in defense, security, and military training. They also touched upon the regional situation and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Currently, efforts by Qatar, Egypt, the United States, the European Union, and other nations are underway to extend the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The temporary ceasefire agreement involved the exchange of dozens of hostages between both sides.
Since the commencement of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, over 15,000 Palestinians, including more than 6,200, have lost their lives due to Israeli aggression and bombardment on civilian sites, including hospitals.
The visiting dignitary commended the Pakistan Army’s efforts in combating terrorism and expressed profound admiration for the sacrifices made to bring peace to the region.
Gen Munir expressed gratitude, stating, “Pakistan deeply values its strategic and brotherly ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
Upon arriving at the GHQ, a well-turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army presented a guard of honor to the visiting dignitary.
