Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen cooperation in areas such as trade, culture, and consular services. The agreements were signed during a high-level meeting between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
One of the key MoUs focused on enhancing cultural collaboration between the UAE Ministry of Culture and Pakistan’s Culture Division. Another agreement established a joint committee to facilitate cooperation on consular matters. Additionally, a significant step toward business integration was taken with the signing of an MoU between the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Pakistan’s FPCCI to create a UAE-Pakistan Joint Business Council.
The exchange of documents was carried out by UAE Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, and FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh.
During the visit, Dar welcomed his counterpart and emphasized the historical and fraternal ties shared by the two nations, highlighting ongoing collaboration for the mutual benefit of their peoples. Sheikh Abdullah expressed his appreciation for Pakistan’s hospitality, describing the relationship as personally meaningful and noting that both leaderships are eager to strengthen bilateral ties further.
The visit follows a February trip by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which resulted in five bilateral agreements covering sectors such as banking, mining, infrastructure, and railways.
In another development, Pakistan and Rwanda have agreed to boost cooperation across sectors including trade, defence, diplomacy, and technology. This was the outcome of discussions between Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, who is on his first official visit to Pakistan from April 21–22.
An MoU on diplomatic training was signed following delegation-level talks. Both ministers voiced satisfaction with the strengthening of ties and expressed a shared commitment to enhance collaboration in high-priority sectors, including trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.
Dar highlighted Pakistan’s export potential in areas such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, surgical tools, rice, agri-tech, and sports goods. He also expressed interest in Rwanda’s continued engagement with Pakistan, particularly at the upcoming Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference and exhibition in Addis Ababa this May.
Ambassador Nduhungirehe noted Rwanda’s $26 million in exports to Pakistan and expressed interest in exploring joint ventures. Pakistan’s exports to Rwanda stand at approximately $100 million. He also underlined opportunities for cooperation in tourism, sports—particularly cricket—and education, while acknowledging Pakistan’s constructive role in peace efforts across Africa as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
