ADCCI delegation calls on PM Shahbaz Sharif

UAE: A delegation of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

While talking to the delegation the Prime Minister said that he was happy to meet one of the important Chamber of Commerce of the UAE.
Abu Dhabi Chamber has played an important role in the economic development of the UAE, he said. The Prime Minister noted with pleasure that the Chamber also had Pakistani members. The Prime Minister further said that it was matter of pride for us that one of the Pakistani businessmen had been a Board member of this esteemed Chamber which was the indication of that fact shows the important Pakistani community was playing important role in the development of the UAE.

The Prime Minister said that the vision and wisdom of its leadership had enabled the UAE to become an economic and tourism hub within a short span of time.

Pakistan gives importance to its relationship with the UAE which was based on common faith, shared history and people-to-people contacts.

We considered the UAE an important strategic and economic partner for being located in the neighborhood, playing an important role in ensuring peace, stability and economic development in the region and having potential for joint socio-economic development, he said.

The Prime Minister said that he was happy to note that bilateral trade between Pakistan and the UAE had grown significantly in recent times.

There was a need to enhance Chamber to Chamber cooperation and we would urge Pakistani Chambers to reach out to the Abu Dhabi Chamber and develop new linkages.

The Prime Minister encouraged members of Abu Dhabi Chamber to visit Pakistan to experience the excellent opportunities of growing their business.

The Prime Minister said that sending skilled work force to the UAE was one of the top priorities of his government.

The members of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce showed interests in doing business and investing in Pakistan.