Overview
- Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, met Etisalat chairman Jassem Mohammed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi and Abu Dhabi finance officials in Dubai to deepen economic ties.
- Both sides explored increasing UAE investment in Pakistan and agreed to pursue joint efforts to resolve outstanding matters in line with guidance from their leaderships.
- Talks covered Etisalat’s expansion plans in Pakistan and an early resolution of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited issues to encourage sustained investment.
- Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs publicized the Dubai meetings in an official post on January 24 noting a review of trade and economic cooperation.
- Dar also spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araqchi about regional and global developments, as Iran commended Pakistan’s stance at the UN Human Rights Council.