DUBAI: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE Faisal Niaz Tirmizi held a meeting with H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) in Dubai.
Ambassador Tirmizi conveyed regards and gratitude on behalf of Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain to Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar.
The meeting focussed on issues of mutual interests, especially those pertaining to Pakistani diaspora working in multiple sectors in the UAE.
Ambassador Tirmizi lauded and thanked the leadership of the UAE for reposing great trust in Pakistan as a brotherly and friendly country. He appreciated the government and people of the UAE for hosting about 1.7 million Pakistanis who are supporting their families and country by sending remittances back home.
Both sides underlined the significant role played by Pakistanis in the development of the UAE and the tremendous potential and opportunities for further enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields. In view to facilitate Pakistanis seeking jobs in the UAE, the meeting focussed on enhancing mutual collaboration aiming efficiency in visas processing, screening, documents attestation, etc.
The Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation offered all possible assistance in streamlining the visas aligned services, especially sharing the best technological practices minimising human interactions and ensuring transparency. He said that Pakistanis will continue to play their role in the progress of the UAE and both sides will work together to mitigate the challenges, if any.
Ambassador Tirmizi also discussed health insurance for Pakistani workers, and it was agreed that both sides will work closely to address related issues and encourage workers to opt for health insurance schemes.
The meeting was also attended by senior officials from both sides.