ISLAMABAD: Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates called on the Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday.

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates shared the deep-rooted brotherly relations between the two countries and discussed avenues of furthering and strengthening economic and financial ties between the UAE and Pakistan.

Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan and the UAE were engaged in various areas including energy, refinery, petroleum and trade, however, still a lot of potential was unexplored. In this regard, the Finance Minister highlighted various avenues in which both countries can enhance their existing trade and investment relations.

The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates appreciated development-oriented economic policies of Pakistan initiated by the present government and expressed the interest of the UAE in augmenting and furthering investment in various sectors of the economy of Pakistan.

Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar welcomed the investment proposals of the UAE in Pakistan and extended full support and cooperation by the government.

In conclusion, the Finance Minister shared sentiments of gratitude for good will and cooperation of his Excellency and hoped to enhance the bilateral relations further in the future.